Welcome to our hands-on Python programming course, designed specifically for the business world! In this course, we’ll start by diving into the basics of Python, using the user-friendly Google Colab platform. Don’t worry if you’re new to programming— we’ll guide you step by step.

As the semester unfolds, we’ll explore how Python can be a powerful tool in data science. You’ll learn to wrangle and transform data, turning complex information into insights that are not just useful but also easy to manage and understand. Get ready to tackle real-world tasks and boost your ability to make smart business decisions with your new programming skills!

Class Information

Communication Policy: Students are encouraged to contact me anytime via email or phone. Please use email as the primary mode of contact. A response will be given within 36-48 hours. Please understand that I cannot guarantee an immediate response if you contact me very close to an assignment deadline.

Schedule (Lecture and Lab Notes)

Week Description
1 Introduction to Course Project   
  Intro to Python, project demo, and course outline
2 Basic Python   
  Basic Python
3 Course Project   
  Mastering Python’s Built-in Debugging Tools: From Basic Syntax Errors to Advanced Exception Handling
4 Navigating Python’s Control Flow: Crafting Logic with Conditionals and Loops   
  Mastering Lists in Python
5 Crafting Modular Python: The Art and Science of Function Design   
  Navigating Time and Date in Python: From Basic Timestamps to Advanced Time Zone Manipulations
6 Deciphering Text Patterns with Python: Demystifying Regular Expressions   
  Deciphering Text Patterns with Python: Demystifying Regular Expressions-II
7 Deciphering Text Patterns with Python: Demystifying Regular Expressions-III   
  Harnessing Python’s Core Collections: Dive Deep into Lists and Dictionaries
  Harnessing Python’s Core Collections: Dive Deep into Lists and Dictionaries-II
8 Harnessing Python’s Core Collections: Dive Deep into Lists and Dictionaries-III   
  Object-Oriented Python: Unraveling the Power of Classes and Objects
  Midterm Preparation Guide
9 Introduction to Course Project   
  Leveraging the Pandas to conduct data exploration
10 Data Visualizations   
  Data visualization basics
11 Data Visualizations   
  Data visualization advanced
12 Creating Online Dashboard   
  Create dashboards that you can share with your colleague or client
13 Efficient Coding in Python   
   
   

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