Introduction to Programming - 1: Python
Faculty
Norge Vizcay
Software Engineer at Google
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Overview
Behind every mouse click and touch-screen tap, there is a computer program that makes things happen. This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of programming and teaches students how to write fun and useful programmes using the Python language.
Learning highlights
- This course is primarily aimed at first-year university students and high school students who want to learn how to programme.
- The main goal of the course is to provide basic understanding of how modern programming languages work, specifically Python, which is currently the most used language among programmers.
Course outline
4 classes
Session 1
Installing Python, Arithmetic, Variables
Session 2
Data types, Manipulating numbers and strings
Session 3
Conditionals
Session 4
While and For loops
Prerequisites
This course is one of three in a wholistic series.
Students that have already taken MSL-111 and those with prior experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript building simple web pages will be good candidates for this module.
Norge was born in 1992 in Cuba. He started his Computer Science Bachelor in University of Havana in 2011 graduating with honors in 2016.
While studying in Havana he started training for programming competitions being able to participate in the 2016 ACM-ICPC World Finals in Phuket, Thailand.
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Introduction to Programming - 1: Python
by Norge Vizcay
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Nov 25 - Dec 13, 2019
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.