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Learn Python from one of the most interactive and thorough online web materials available.

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With the Programming in Python zyBook, you will learn the essential concepts of Python programming, practice your new skills, and put them to the test with challenge questions – all in one zyBook package.

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What is a zyBook?

In short, zyBooks are interactive, digital textbooks.

 

By incorporating available technology, zyBooks make learning fun, interactive and engaging – all while drastically reducing the time spent on learning theoretical concepts.

What is a zyLab?

zyLabs are online lab environments that are integrated into their respective zyBooks.

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Through zyLabs, you can practice your new skills and obtain immediate feedback and grades. No additional downloading of software required.

Course Details

The Programming in Python zyBook introduces essential Python Programming concepts and practices with minimal text, maximum interactivity.

ZYBOOKS

Module 1: How to use a zyBook

1.1 Basics 1.2 Account and platform basics 1.3 Progression challenge activities 1.4 Programming challenge activities 1.5 Feedback 1.6 zyLab basics



Module 2: Introduction to Python 3

2.1 Programming (general) 2.2 Programming using Python 2.3 Basic input and output 2.4 Errors 2.5 Development environment 2.6 Computers and Programs (general) 2.7 Computer tour 2.8 Language history 2.9 Why whitespace matters 2.10 Python example: Salary calculation 2.11 Additional practice: Output art



Module 3: Variables and Expressions

3.1 Variables and assignments 3.2 Identifiers 3.3 Objects 3.4 Numeric types: Floating-point 3.5 Arithmetic expressions 3.6 Python expressions 3.7 Division and modulo 3.8 Module basics 3.9 Math module 3.10 Representing text 3.11 Additional practice: Number games



Module 4: Types

4.1 String basics 4.2 List basics 4.3 Set basics 4.4 Dictionary basics 4.5 Common data types summary 4.6 Additional practice: Grade calculation 4.7 Type conversions 4.8 Binary numbers 4.9 String formatting 4.10 Additional practice: Health data



Module 7: Functions

7.1 User-defined function basics 7.2 Function parameters 7.3 Returning values from functions 7.4 Dynamic typing 7.5 Reasons for defining functions 7.6 Function stubs 7.7 Functions with branches/loops 7.8 Functions are objects 7.9 Functions: Common errors 7.10 Scope of variables and functions 7.11 Namespaces and scope resolution 7.12 Function arguments 7.13 Keyword arguments and default parameter values 7.14 Arbitrary argument lists 7.15 Multiple function outputs 7.16 Help! Using docstrings to document functions 7.17 Engineering examples



Module 6: Loops

6.1 Loops (general) 6.2 While loops 6.3 More while examples 6.4 Counting 6.5 For loops 6.6 Counting using the range() function 6.7 While vs. for loops 6.8 Nested loops 6.9 Developing programs incrementally 6.10 Break and continue 6.11 Loop else 6.12 Getting both index and value when looping: enumerate() 6.13 Additional practice: Dice statistics



Module 5: Branching

5.1 If-else branches (general) 5.2 If-else statement 5.3 More if-else 5.4 Equality and relational operators 5.5 Boolean operators and expressions 5.6 Membership and identity operators 5.7 Order of evaluation 5.8 Code blocks and indentation 5.9 Conditional expressions 5.10 Additional practice: Tweet decoder



Module 11: Exceptions

11.1 Handling exceptions using try and except 11.2 Multiple exception handlers 11.3 Raising exceptions 11.4 Exceptions with functions 11.5 Using finally to cleanup 11.6 Custom exception types



Module 10: Classes

10.1 Classes: Introduction 10.2 Classes: Grouping data 10.3 Instance methods 10.4 Class and instance object types 10.5 Class example: Seat reservation system 10.6 Class constructors 10.7 Class interfaces 10.8 Class customisation 10.9 More operator overloading: Classes as numeric types 10.10 Memory allocation and garbage collection



Module 9: Lists and Dictionaries

9.1 Lists 9.2 List methods 9.3 Iterating over a list 9.4 List games 9.5 List nesting 9.6 List slicing 9.7 Loops modifying lists 9.8 List comprehensions 9.9 Sorting lists 9.10 Command-line arguments 9.11 Additional practice: Engineering examples 9.12 Dictionaries 9.13 Dictionary methods 9.14 Iterating over a dictionary 9.15 Dictionary nesting



Module 8: Strings

8.1 String slicing 8.2 Advanced string formatting 8.3 String methods 8.4 Splitting and joining strings



Module 13: Files

13.1 Reading files 13.2 Writing files 13.3 Interacting with file systems 13.4 Binary data 13.5 Command-line arguments and files 13.6 The 'with' statement 13.7 Comma separated values files



Module 12: Modules

12.1 Modules 12.2 Finding modules 12.3 Importing specific names from a module 12.4 Executing modules as scripts 12.5 Reloading modules 12.6 Packages 12.7 Standard library



Module 18: Additional Material

18.1 String formatting (old) 18.2 String formatting using dictionaries 18.3 zyBooks built-in programming window



Module 17: Searching and Sorting Algorithms

17.1 Searching and algorithms 17.2 Binary search 17.3 O notation 17.4 Algorithm analysis 17.5 Sorting: Introduction 17.6 Selection sort 17.7 Insertion sort 17.8 Quicksort 17.9 Merge sort



Module 16: Plotting

16.1 Introduction to plotting and visualising data 16.2 Styling plots 16.3 Text and annotations 16.4 Numpy 16.5 Multiple plots



Module 15: Recursion

15.1 Recursive functions 15.2 Recursive algorithm: Search 15.3 Adding output statements for debugging 15.4 Creating a recursive function 15.5 Recursive math functions 15.6 Recursive exploration of all possibilities



Module 14: Inheritance

14.1 Derived classes 14.2 Accessing base class attributes 14.3 Overriding class methods 14.4 Is-a versus has-a relationships 14.5 Mixin classes and multiple inheritance 14.6 Testing your code: The unittest module



ZYLABS

Module 2: Introduction to Python 3

2.1 Basics 2.2 Interleaved input / output 2.3 Formatted output: Hello World! 2.4 Formatted output: No parking sign 2.5 Input: Welcome message 2.6 Input: Mad Lib 2.7 Warm up: Hello world 2.8 Warm up: Basic output with variables 2.9 Program: ASCII art



Module 3: Variables and Expressions

3.1 Divide by x 3.2 Driving costs 3.3 Expression for calories burned during workout 3.4 Using math functions 3.5 Musical note frequencies 3.6 Warm up: Variables, input, and type conversion 3.7 Program: Cooking measurement converter 3.8 Program: Food receipt



Module 4: Types

4.1 Input and formatted output: Right-facing arrow 4.2 Phone number breakdown 4.3 Input and formatted output: Caffeine levels 4.4 Input and formatted output: House real estate summary 4.5 Simple statistics 4.6 Warm up: Creating passwords 4.7 Program: Painting a wall



Module 5: Branching

5.1 Remove gray from RGB 5.2 Smallest number 5.3 Interstate highway numbers 5.4 Seasons 5.5 Exact change 5.6 Leap year 5.7 Warm up: Automobile service cost 5.8 Program: Automobile service invoice



Module 6: Loops

6.1 Convert to binary 6.2 Count input length without spaces, periods, or commas 6.3 Password modifier 6.4 Output range with increments of 10 6.5 Print string in reverse 6.6 Countdown until matching digits 6.7 Brute force equation solver 6.8 Smallest and largest numbers in a list 6.9 Output values in a list below a user defined amount 6.10 Adjust values in a list by normalising 6.11 Warm up: Drawing a right triangle 6.12 Program: Drawing a half arrow



Module 7: Functions

7.1 Miles to track laps 7.2 Max magnitude 7.3 Driving costs - functions 7.4 Step counter 7.5 A jiffy 7.6 Leap year - functions 7.7 Convert to binary - functions 7.8 Swapping variables 7.9 Exact change - functions 7.10 Even/odd values in a list 7.11 Output values in a list below a user-defined amount - functions 7.12 Warm up: Text analyser and modifier 7.13 Program: Authoring assistant



Module 8: Strings

8.1 Checker for integer string 8.2 Name format 8.3 Count characters 8.4 Mad Lib - loops 8.5 Palindrome 8.6 Acronyms 8.7 Contains the character 8.8 Warm up: Parsing strings 8.9 Program: Data visualisation



Module 9: Lists and Dictionaries

9.1 Varied amount of input data 9.2 Filter and sort a list 9.3 Middle item 9.4 Elements in a range 9.5 Word frequencies 9.6 Contact list 9.7 Replacement words 9.8 Warm up: People's weights (Lists) 9.9 Program: Soccer team roster (Dictionaries)



Module 10: Classes

10.1 Car value (classes) 10.2 Nutritional information (classes/constructors) 10.3 Artwork label (classes/constructors) 10.4 Triangle area comparison (classes) 10.5 Winning team (classes) 10.6 Warm up: Online shopping cart (Part 1) 10.7 Warm up: Online shopping cart (Part 2)



Module 11: Exceptions

11.1 Fat-burning heart rate 11.2 Exception handling to detect input string vs. integer



Module 12: Modules

12.1 Artwork label (modules) 12.2 Guess the random number 12.3 Quadratic formula



Module 13: Files

13.1 Words in a range (lists) 13.2 Word frequencies (lists) 13.3 Sorting TV Shows (dictionaries and lists)



Module 14: Inheritance

14.1 Pet information (derived classes) 14.2 Instrument information (derived classes) 14.3 Course information (derived classes) 14.4 Book information (overriding member methods)



Module 15: Recursion

15.1 All permutations of names 15.2 Number pattern



Module 17: Searching and Sorting Algorithms

17.1 Descending selection sort with output during execution 17.2 Sorting user IDs



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I have no prior experience. Will I be able to understand the content taught in the zyBooks?

Yes. Unless otherwise specified, all zyBooks are beginner-friendly.



How much time do I have to spend to complete the course?

It depends on your learning style and speed. We estimate taking about 48 hours to read through the material and complete the interactive quizzes at regular speed. Each zyBook comes with 1 year access, and you should have more than enough time to complete and revise the material with regular reading.



Is there a certification examination?

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ZYBOOKS

What is a zyBook?

zyBooks are like interactive, digital textbooks. By incorporating available technology, zyBooks make learning fun, interactive and engaging – all while drastically reducing the time spent on reading long texts.



Why should I buy a zyBook instead of a regular textbook?

zyBooks comprise the same content as a textbook but with minimal text and maximum interactivity. Interactive charts and quizzes are strategically placed, allowing students to cement newly learnt concepts. Some zyBooks also come with zyLabs, which gives immediate feedback when used. This minimises the time spent on grading and rectifying mistakes.



Do all the zyBooks you offer come with zyLabs (the interactive lab environment)?

No. If zyLabs are included, it will be specified in the course page.



What is a zyLab?

zyLabs are online lab environments that are integrated into their respective zyBooks. ​ Through zyLabs, you can practice your new skills and obtain immediate feedback and grades. No additional downloading of software required.