INSY 275

INSY 275: Programming with Python

Credit hours (3)

For beginners and those looking to build their skills, this course offers a hands-on approach to understanding the basics of the Python programming language. Topics include fundamentals of coding, mathematical libraries and functionality, inputs and outputs, and basics of data management.

 

Content

Major Topics:

Fundamentals of Programming

1. Data structures
2. Loops
3. Arrays
4. Functions
5. Objects

System Input/Output (I/O)

1. Read/write to and from the file system

Extending Python with Libraries

1. Mathematical - Numpy, Pandas, Scipy
2. Visual - Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
3. Data cleaning - tidyverse

Automation of Daily Tasks

1. Pulling data with an API
2. Data scraping

Data Cleaning

1. Imputation
2. Handling Nulls

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

The course will include hands-on learning with Python, lectures, and in-class lab assignments.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Understand and Apply Python Syntax
2. Problem-Solving with Code
3. Implement Control Structures
4. Function Utilization and Development
5. Data Management
6. Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
7. Extending Python with Libraries
8. Introduction to Data Cleaning and Analysis

 

Assessment Measures

Student achievement is measured by projects, evaluation of homework and programming assignments, quizzes, and tests.

 

Other Course Information

Laptop computer required

 

Review and Approval

February 27, 2024