The main objective of this course is to introduce students to writing scripts using Python. The course maps to the Python Institute PCAP (Python Certified Associate in Programming) certification exam with emphasis on networking programming. Topics covered in this course include lists, strings, dictionaries, functions, recursion, file processing, using modules, object-oriented programming and exception handling.
Learning Objectives
Describe and use Python literals, variables, strings and numerical operators.
Explain and use decision, loops, lists and strings.
Describe and write functions, tuples and dictionaries.
Explain and use modules, packages, exception handling and string methods.
Explain and use object-oriented programming, methods, inheritance, exceptions and file processing
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Systems Administration
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