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CS Liberia Python Basics (Week 2-3)

The document outlines a course on Python programming covering control structures and functions over the first four weeks. Key topics include conditional statements, loops, functions, and modules, with exercises designed to reinforce learning. The course aims to enable students to control program flow, write reusable code, and utilize Python modules effectively.

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CS Liberia Python Basics (Week 2-3)

The document outlines a course on Python programming covering control structures and functions over the first four weeks. Key topics include conditional statements, loops, functions, and modules, with exercises designed to reinforce learning. The course aims to enable students to control program flow, write reusable code, and utilize Python modules effectively.

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Control Structures and

functions
Weeks 1-2: Basics of Python
CS4LIBERIA
www.cs4lib.com
Course Overview
Topics covered in Weeks 3-4:
Conditional Statements (if, elif, else)
Loops (for, while)
Functions (defining and calling
functions)
Modules (importing and using built-
in/custom modules)
Learning objectives:
Control the flow of a program with
conditions and loops
Write reusable functions to simplify
code
Work with Python modules to
enhance functionality
Conditional Statements (if, elif,
else)
Used for decision-making in programs

Exercises:
Exercises:
1. Write a program that checks if a
number is positive, negative, or zero.
2. Create a program that asks for a user's
score and prints the grade (A, B, C, etc.).
3. Build a simple login system that asks for
a username and password.
4. Write a program that checks if a year is
a leap year.
Loops (for and while)
for loop: Used to iterate over sequences
(lists, strings, etc.)

while loop: Runs as long as a condition


is True
Exercises:
1. Write a for loop that prints numbers
from 1 to 10.
2. Create a while loop that asks for user
input until they type "exit".
3. Write a program that prints the
multiplication table of a number using a
loop.
4. Build a countdown timer that takes user
input and counts down to 0.
Functions in Python
Functions help organize code and make it reusable

Defining a function:

Calling a function:

Functions can return values:


Exercises:
1. Write a function that takes two
numbers and returns their sum.
2. Create a function that checks if a
number is even or odd.
3. Write a function that converts Celsius to
Fahrenheit.
4. Build a calculator function that takes
three arguments (two numbers and an
operator) and returns the result.
Modules in Python
Modules allow code reusability

Importing modules:

Creating a custom module (my_module.py):

Importing it:
Exercises:
1. Import and use the random module to
generate a random number.
2. Use the datetime module to print
today’s date.
3. Write a program that imports a custom
module with a function to find the
maximum of three numbers.
4. Create a module with functions for basic
math operations and import it into
another script.
Thank You
Questions?
Keep coding and
practicing!
Additional resources:
Python Documentation
W3Schools Python
Codecademy Python
Course
https://realpython.com/

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