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CSC 1203 - Python Fundamentals


Credits: 3

This is an introductory course in structured programming concepts using Python and assumes no prior programming experience (in any language). Topics include data types, input/output from both the console and data files, arithmetic, comparison and logical operators, selection statements, looping, functions and arrays. This course assumes students are comfortable working with simple algebraic equations. Students should also have basic file and folder management skills on a personal computer.

Prerequisite: none
Prerequisite or Corequisite: none
Corequisite: none

Elective Code(s): CPL
Additional Info: Credit may not be earned for both CSC 1203 and CSC 1201 . These courses are Mutually Exclusive.

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