Create Your First Python Program From UST Course Syllabus

Overview: This beginner-friendly course guides you through creating your first working Python program in under 2 hours, with no installation required. Using a browser-based coding environment, you'll gain hands-on experience writing real Python code, navigating the terminal, and building a functional command-line To-Do List app. The course is structured into focused modules that introduce core programming concepts through practical tasks, making it ideal for absolute beginners seeking confidence and immediate results.

Module 1: Create Your First Python Program (From UST)

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Learn fundamental Python syntax
• Work with variables and functions
• Use lists, loops, and conditional statements
• Practice terminal and text editor usage
• Build a command-line To-Do List application

Prerequisites

• No prior programming experience required
• Basic computer literacy
• Stable internet connection to access the browser-based coding environment

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Write and run basic Python programs
• Use core programming constructs like loops and conditionals
• Manipulate lists to store and manage data
• Navigate the terminal and use a text editor for coding
• Build a simple command-line application