PYTHON FUNDAMENTALS COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE GOAL
Write Python scripts and understand when to use Python (not just syntax memorization).

MODULE 1: SETUP & FUNDAMENTALS (Week 1)
Lesson 1.1 → Install Python, VS Code, run "Hello World"
→ Outcome: Can run Python code locally
Lesson 1.2 → Variables, data types, strings
→ Outcome: Assign values and debug type errors
Lesson 1.3 → Print + input (user interaction)
→ Outcome: Build a "Mad Libs" game

MODULE 2: CONTROL FLOW (Week 2)
Lesson 2.1 → If/else conditionals
→ Outcome: Write branching logic
Lesson 2.2 → Loops (for, while)
→ Outcome: Automate repetitive tasks
Lesson 2.3 → Debugging (print statements, breakpoints)
→ Outcome: Find and fix logic errors
Project: Build a number-guessing game

MODULE 3: DATA STRUCTURES (Week 3)
Lesson 3.1 → Lists (create, index, append)
→ Outcome: Store multiple values
Lesson 3.2 → Dictionaries (key-value pairs)
→ Outcome: Model real-world objects (person, product)
Lesson 3.3 → Tuples + sets
→ Outcome: Understand immutability, uniqueness

MODULE 4: FUNCTIONS (Week 4)
Lesson 4.1 → Define functions, parameters, return
→ Outcome: Write reusable code
Lesson 4.2 → Scope (global, local)
→ Outcome: Avoid variable naming conflicts
Project: Build a calculator app with modular functions

MODULE 5: FILES & LIBRARIES (Week 5)
Lesson 5.1 → Read/write files (CSV, text)
→ Outcome: Load and save data
Lesson 5.2 → Intro to modules (math, random, datetime)
→ Outcome: Use built-in tools
Project: Build a data processor (read CSV, filter, export)

COURSE TOTAL: 15 lessons + 4 projects, ~25 hours, self-paced
ASSESSMENT: Quizzes after each module (not graded, self-check)