Python Fundamentals

    EXSM 3949 is offered this winter:

section WI1  (Online)
starts in 2 months

Python is an inter­pret­ed, high-lev­el and gen­er­al-pur­pose pro­gram­ming lan­guage that can auto­mate spe­cif­ic series of tasks, mak­ing it more effi­cient. It is often used in soft­ware appli­ca­tions, pages with­in a web brows­er, and the shells of oper­at­ing sys­tems. In this course stu­dents will learn pro­gram­ming fun­da­men­tals, and the basics of devel­op­ing and run­ning soft­ware writ­ten in Python. Pre­req­ui­site EXSM 3935

Offered:

Take note:

This course combines 16 hours of live online sessions with 24 hours of modules/activities to be completed by the student, for a total of 40 hours.

Overall Schedule
Jan 10 — pre-class information opens

Students in this course section may have pre-class readings or assessments to complete.

Lecture/Class Schedule
Jan 13Feb 17
Mondays

Tuesdays

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT

Wednesdays

Thursdays

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT

Fridays

Saturdays

Sundays

Feb 20 — post-class component closes

Students in this section may have post-class readings or assessments to complete.

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Class info
  • This is a syn­chro­nous course that fea­tures live online activ­i­ties at pre­de­ter­mined times. For the real-time class­room ses­sions, a com­put­er with both audio input and out­put is required. To start your online learn­ing expe­ri­ence vis­it www​.ext​-leo​.ca/​s​t​u​dents
  • Cost assistance: may be eli­gi­ble for the Cana­da-Alber­ta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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    Cor­po­rate mul­ti-reg­is­tra­tion pack­ages (groups of 4 or more) are avail­able for most Exten­sion cours­es. Con­tact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for pre­ferred pricing.
  • Open for registration until January 10, 2022. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts. Refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies
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Take note:

This course combines 16 hours of live online sessions with 24 hours of modules/activities to be completed by the student, for a total of 40 hours.

Currently counts towards

We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.

*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.

You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.

Email

techprog@ualberta.ca

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EXSM 3949 is offered this winter:

section WI1  (Online)
starts in 2 months