Introduction to Python Programming
A prerequisite course in the Data Science Certificate Program and the Machine and Deep Learning Specialized Studies Program. A required course in the Python for Data Science, Web and Core Programming Specialized Studies Program. An elective course in the Data Analytics for Business Certificate Program.
Introduction to Python is a beginner introduction to the Python programming language. After this course, students may want to take a more intermediate or advanced Python course. The following topics will be covered: How to use: variable types, flow control, and functions How to interact with the system via Python How to write simple scripts to process text How to use Jupyter, a popular development tool for Python.
FALL 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
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| Event Start | Date 10/6/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/9/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/16/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/23/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/30/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 11/6/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 11/13/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 11/20/2025 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 11/23/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Important Course Information
NOTE: This course will have live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access your courses Zoom sessions.
Textbook not required; you will be notified if this changes.
Meet Your Instructor(s)
WINTER 2026
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
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| Event Start | Date 1/12/2026 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/15/2026 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/22/2026 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/29/2026 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/5/2026 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/12/2026 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/19/2026 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/26/2026 | Day THU | Start Time 05:30 PM (PT) | End Time 06:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 3/1/2026 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Important Course Information
NOTE: This course may have live sessions via Zoom. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access your courses Zoom sessions.
No textbook information is available for this course.
Meet Your Instructor(s)
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