American University in Cairo

Course Description:

This course provides an in-depth introduction to programming and computational thinking, distinguishing between software engineering and programming roles. It covers problem-solving techniques, flowcharts, pseudocode, and the program development lifecycle.

Participants will learn fundamental Python concepts, including variables, data types, operators, control structures, and data structures like lists and dictionaries. Advanced topics include functions, error handling, object-oriented programming, file handling, and regular expressions.

The course also explores numerical computing with NumPy and data visualization using Matplotlib and Seaborn, equipping learners with essential skills for data-driven programming.