Python Programming Course Syllabus (24 weeks)

Introduction to Programming and Python Basics

• Introduction to programming concepts and Python programming language.
• Setting up the development environment (Python interpreter, IDEs, etc.).
• Python syntax: variables, data types, basic operations.
• Print statements and input from the user.
• Basic control structures: if statements, loops (while and for loops).
• Mini-project: Creating a simple interactive game.

Functions and Problem Solving

• Introduction to functions: definition, parameters, return values.
• Practice writing and using functions.
• Solving coding challenges using functions.
• Introduction to debugging and troubleshooting.
• Mini-project: Building a basic calculator using functions.

Lists, Loops, and Strings

• Introduction to lists: creating, accessing, modifying.
• Iterating through lists using loops.
• Working with strings: string methods, string concatenation.
• Introduction to indexing and slicing.
• Mini-project: Creating a basic to-do list application.

Conditional Statements and Control Flow

• Advanced conditional statements: nested if statements, elif.
• Introduction to boolean logic and operators.
• Using control flow to solve complex problems.
• Introduction to error handling with try and except.
• Mini-project: Designing a simple quiz game.

Dictionaries and File Handling

• Introduction to dictionaries: creating, accessing, updating.
• Iterating through dictionaries and their keys/values.
• Introduction to file handling: reading and writing text files.
• Using file handling to store and retrieve data.
• Mini-project: Creating a basic address book application.

More Python Concepts and Projects

• Introduction to sets and tuples.
• List comprehensions: concise ways to create lists.
• Introduction to modules and libraries.
• Introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
• Final project: Students work on a creative coding project of their choice.

Throughout the course, you can intersperse coding challenges, interactive exercises, and small projects to reinforce learning and keep students engaged. We adjust the pace based on the learning progress and the students' familiarity with programming concepts. We encourage them to explore their interests and apply what they've learned to creative projects.