Course description

In this course, learn how to create basic programming structures like decisions and loops. Explore object-oriented techniques with classes and exceptions. Learn how to use some unique Python data structures like tuples and dictionaries. Discover how to create graphical elements from simple squares and circles to graphical user interface objects like buttons and labels. Upon course completion, you’ll have the foundational knowledge needed to create a variety of Python files such as short scripts, full programs, or graphical user interfaces.

Course details

Hours: 24
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Delivery
Campus
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Availability
Starts: Oct. 14, 2026
Ends: Dec. 14, 2026
Day/Time: –
Campus: Online
Cost: $224.00
Starts: Nov. 11, 2026
Ends: Jan. 11, 2027
Day/Time: –
Campus: Online
Cost: $224.00
Starts: Dec. 16, 2026
Ends: Feb. 15, 2027
Day/Time: –
Campus: Online
Cost: $224.00

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2026 registration is open.
Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery