Begin your data science adventure by mastering Python programming fundamentals, data structures, and basic algorithms. Learn in an interactive environment with hands-on exercises.
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Begin your data science adventure with our introductory course, focusing on Python programming essentials. Master Python setup, syntax, and control structures. Dive into data structures like lists and tuples, and enhance your skills with essential algorithms and Python libraries. Perfect for beginners aiming to build a strong foundation in Python for data science.
What you'll learn
- Grasp Python programming basics and set up your Python environment.
- Understand and implement essential data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries.
- Develop algorithmic thinking for problem-solving.
- Learn basic algorithms for sorting and searching, and get introduced to complexity analysis.
Syllabus
Unit 1.
1.1 Python Basics and Environment Setup
Introduction to Python Programming
Setting up Python Environment
Basic Syntax and Control Structures
Functions and Modules
Working with Python Libraries
Unit2.
1.2 Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Understanding Basic Data Structures: Lists, Tuples, Sets, Dictionaries
Algorithmic Thinking and Problem Solving
Basic Algorithms: Sorting and Searching
Introduction to Complexity Analysis
