Intermediate Python

Intermediate Python

This course utilizes the power and flexibility of the Python language to apply practical programming strategies such as the functional paradigm, modularity, parallelism, concurrency, metaprogramming, reactive programming, microservices, and design patterns.

Students will learn when and how to apply their knowledge and understanding to achieve optimal solutions to a variety of software problems. Prior knowledge of the Python language is required for this course. To prepare for this course, students should take Intro to Programming Python and Python Programming Fundamentals or its equivalent.

Course Highlights:

• Modularity
• Functional Programming
• Metaprogramming
• Unit Testing
• Parallelism and Concurrency
• Reactive Programming
• Microservices
• Design Patterns

Course Benefits:

• Organize code elements into logically related and lucidly defined packages, modules, and components
• Develop metaprogramming software features
• Assemble unit tests
• Employ concurrency
• Recognize opportunities for reactive programming approaches
• Identify applications that can benefit from a microservices-oriented design
• Select and implement design patterns within appropriate contexts

Software: Anaconda, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook.

Hardware: Computer with Windows or Mac OS preferred.

Course typically offered: Online, quarterly.

Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of the Python language is required for this course. Students should have completed Intro to Programming (Python) and Python Programming Fundamentals or its equivalent before taking this course.

Next steps: Upon completion, consider additional coursework in our specialized certificate in Python Programming.

Contact: For more information about this course, please contact infotech@ucsd.edu.

Course Number: CSE-41310
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Python Programming

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4/2/2024 - 6/1/2024

$725

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  179522

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Schurter, Bruce E., Principal Software Engineer - Wildcat Discovery Technologies

  Bruce Schurter is a software engineer specializing in Microsoft technologies, including: .NET, C#, ASP.NET and SQL Server. Additionally, Schurter is a web technology expert, using REST/Web API, HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript, jQuery and PHP.  He earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from UNLV and has obtained MCSD certification from Microsoft. Schurter is the founder of Infinite Root Software Inc. and currently works for Intrusion Inc., a leading provider of network security and compliance solutions. Schurter has also authored the "Learning C# - A Practical Approach" series of text books.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Learning Python 5th
  by Mark Lutz
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781449355739

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 4/8/2024.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/2/2024 - 6/1/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.