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Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

University of Toronto

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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 you how to write fun and useful programs using the Python language.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

Python Syntax And Semantics
Computer Programming
Python Programming
Idle (Python)

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

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Beginner Level

Approx. 25 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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Jennifer Campbell

Professor, Teaching Stream

Department of Computer Science

401,513 Learners

2 Courses

Paul Gries

Professor, Teaching Stream

Department of Computer Science

401,513 Learners

2 Courses

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University of Toronto

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Python, Variables, and Functions

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 39 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Welcome to LTP35sInstalling Python2mPython as a Calculator10mPython and Computer Memory2mVariables7mVisualizing Assignment Statements2mBuilt-in Functions5mDefining Functions6m

10 readings

Syllabus10mCourse Logistics10mResources10mInstalling Python10mPython as a Calculator10mPython and Computer Memory10mVariables10mVisualizing Assignment Statements10mBuilt-in Functions10mDefining Functions10m

1 practice exercise

Python, Variables, and Functions30m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Strings and Designing Functions

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 35 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Booleans, Import, Namespaces, and if Statements

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 42 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Functions, Variables, and the Call Stack4mType Bool8mConverting Between int, str, and float3mImport: Using Non-Built-in Functions5mIf Statements9mNo if Required4mStructuring if Statements6m

7 readings

Functions, Variables, and the Call Stack10mType Bool10mConverting Between int, str, and float10mImport: Using Non-Built-in Functions10mIf Statements10mNo if Required10mStructuring if statements10m

1 practice exercise

Booleans, Import, Namespaces, and if Statements30m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

For Loops and Fancy String Manipulation

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 26 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM LEARN TO PROGRAM: THE FUNDAMENTALS

by PCJun 4, 2021

Well taught, assignemnts are just right in complexity, its hard enough to no be easy and but not to be frustrating and tests challange your knowledge enough for it to be rewarding to complete with 80%

by HAAug 17, 2019

Great for a fundamental course. I have to admit that I had learnt python a few years back and was using this as a practice and revision course. But I learnt a lot more which I can add to my knowledge.

by HRNov 6, 2019

I really liked this course, was an excellent way to learn the fundamentals of python. The teachers explain really well and let you challenge yourself with the assingments to be a better student.

by CBFeb 5, 2020

As a complete beginner in the world of programming, this is one of the best courses I have found. The instructors are excellent. I thank them for taking the time to develop such a useful course.

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