Programmering i Python: grundläggande och förberedande kurs

Master the basics of the Python programming language with this foundational course. Python is quickly becoming the programming language of choice in many domains, particularly for use with AI & Machine learning models. As a student in this course, you will quickly uncover why Python is a language that is both accessible to beginners and a favorite tool of experts.

By the end of this course, you should be able to understand the basics of programming and be able to write small to medium sized programs in Python. You will be well-placed to take other similar and more advanced courses, such as courses in object-oriented programming and scientific computing. 

Why choose this course?

This course aims to introduce you to the art of coding, making it understandable and achievable for everyone. Here is what you can expect:

•   Master the basics: learn the fundamentals of Python programming.

•   Demystify coding: learning what coding is and is not, and how it differs from other structured information.

•   Unlock algorithms: explore the secrets of fundamental algorithms for data analysis.

•   Make sense of data structures: learn about arrays, matrices and dictionaries, and understand their significance in managing and organizing information.

•   Learn crucial debugging skills: dive into the art of identifying and fixing coding errors, a skill every competent programmer needs.

•   Gain hands-on experience: get the chance to apply what you learn in context.

•   Study online: work on your own terms, totally online.

The course is composed of a series that runs for seven weeks. This series is being repeated four times during the semester, which means that you will be able to choose and follow one specific series. The starting times of each series will be communicated to you at the beginning of the course.

During the series, the studies are considered 50% of full-time. We provide video lectures and five assignments, which you must complete to pass the course. There is no final exam, but during the course, we expect you to be available 30 minutes per week, to discuss your code with the instructors. You will be encouraged to work in collaboration with another student.

This foundational course is the first in a three-part series given in collaboration with Uppsala University and Umeå University. Students who pass this course will be eligible to continue to the next course given online by Uppsala University, titled: Programming in Python: Working with Shared Libraries, 5 hp, followed by Programming in Python: Code Quality and Best Practices, 5 hp, given online by Umeå University. All courses will be taught in English.

Please note: If you are interested in taking both this course and the second course in the series, Programming in Python: Working with Shared Libraries, in the same academic term, you’ll need to apply for them both at the same time on antagning.se.

Whether you're stepping into the world of programming for the first time or looking to strengthen your coding foundations, this course has been designed to empower you with these essential Python skills.