Course Content
Table of Contents
Python Basics Integration Plan #
Python Basics
- [Introduction to Python](#introduction-to-python) - [Variables and Data Types](/docs/python/variables-data-types) - [Control Structures](/docs/python/control-structures) - [Functions](/docs/python/functions) - [Lists and Dictionaries](/docs/python/lists-dictionaries) - [Object-Oriented Programming Basics](/docs/python/oop-basics)Introduction to Python #
- What is Python?
- Installing Python and setting up the environment
- Writing and running your first Python program
Variables and Data Types #
- Declaring variables
- Basic data types: int, float, string, boolean
- Type conversion
Control Structures #
- If-else statements
- For loops
- While loops
Functions #
- Defining and calling functions
- Parameters and return values
- Scope and namespaces
Lists and Dictionaries #
- Creating and manipulating lists
- List comprehensions
- Working with dictionaries
Object-Oriented Programming Basics #
- Classes and objects
- Attributes and methods
- Inheritance and polymorphism
3. Integration with Main Curriculum #
- At the beginning of each algorithm topic, include a “Prerequisites” section that links to relevant Python basics.
- When introducing new Python concepts in the main curriculum, provide a brief explanation and link to the corresponding Python basics section for more details.
4. Practical Examples #
For each Python basics topic, include practical examples that relate to algorithms or data structures. For instance:
- Use a list to implement a simple stack when introducing the stack data structure
- Demonstrate how to use a dictionary to count occurrences of elements in an array
5. Mini-Projects #
After each Python basics section, include a mini-project that combines the learned concepts with simple algorithmic tasks. For example:
- After the “Control Structures” section, create a simple number guessing game
- After the “Lists and Dictionaries” section, implement a basic phonebook application
This approach will help beginners build a solid foundation in Python while gradually introducing them to algorithmic concepts.