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Learn Python Using Google Colab

This course is a complete, hands-on introduction to Python programming using Google Colab. Designed for beginners and intermediate learners, it covers everything from Python fundamentals and control flow to data structures, object-oriented programming, and file handling….
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This course is a complete, hands-on introduction to Python programming using Google Colab. Designed for beginners and intermediate learners, it covers everything from Python fundamentals and control flow to data structures, object-oriented programming, and file handling. You’ll also explore powerful libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Plotly for data analysis and visualization, along with advanced topics such as APIs, regular expressions, and decorators. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to write efficient Python code, automate tasks, analyze data, and build interactive projects — all within the cloud-based Google Colab environment
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Introduction

Introduction to Python and Google Colab

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This module introduces you to the world of Python programming and the Google Colab environment. You’ll learn about Python’s origins, popularity, and real-world applications across web development, data science, and automation. The module covers core programming paradigms, setting up a Python environment, and using Google Colab for cloud-based coding. You’ll explore Python basics — variables, data types, operators, input/output, and code readability — and complete hands-on exercises to build your first interactive Python programs.
Origins and evolution of Python
03:00
Why Python is popular
03:08
Compare and contrast Python with other languages
06:15
Showcase real-world applications
04:00
Procedural Programming
07:34
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
05:32
Functional Programming
07:31
Local Installation
06:32
Dependency Management
11:50
Virtual Environments
06:42
What is Google Colab It’s purpose & Advantages
04:05
Setting up a Google Colab account
01:44
Detailed tour of the Colab interface (menus, toolbar, file explorer)
10:02
Explain the concept of cells
05:55
Demonstrate basic cell operations (adding, deleting, moving, running)
04:51
Assessment 1
10 questions
Python Basics-Variables
15:03
Data Types-Integers & Type Conversion
12:42
Operators-Arithmetic, Comparison & Logical operators
12:59
String Manipulation
16:58
input() function
09:42
print() function
10:40
Comments in Python
07:19
Code style guidelines
10:03
Write a program that takes the user’s name as input and greets them
03:08
Write a program that performs basic arithmetic operations on numbers provided by the user
08:05
Format the Notebook
07:33
Assessment 2
10 questions

Control Flow and Functions

This module dives into the core logic-building concepts of Python. You’ll learn how to control program execution using conditional statements (if, elif, else) and loops (for, while) to handle repetitive tasks efficiently. It also covers loop control statements like break, continue, and pass. You’ll then explore how to create and use functions to organize code, reuse logic, and improve readability, including parameter handling, return values, default arguments, and variable scope. The module also introduces lambda functions for writing concise, one-line functions and includes hands-on exercises to strengthen your understanding through real coding practice.
if, elif, else
13:45
Nested if statements
12:04
for loop
13:51
while loop
10:36
Nested loops
09:58
Break
09:44
Continue
04:24
Pass
05:02
Function Definition
07:53
Parameter and Return Values
12:03
Default Arguments
05:06
Keyword Arguments
05:47
Scope of Variables
07:08
Anonymous Functions
02:25
Syntax of Lambda Functions
05:35
Use Cases
06:43
Write a function to calculate the factorial of a number
04:02
Write a function to check if a number is prime
08:45
Write a function to reverse a string
07:22
Create a function to calculate the area of different shapes
12:30
Assessment 3
15 questions

Data Structures

This module introduces Python’s core data structures — lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets — which are essential for storing and managing data efficiently. You’ll learn how to create, access, and modify each data type, understand their unique properties, and apply common methods for manipulation and iteration. The module also covers advanced techniques like list and dictionary comprehensions for writing cleaner, more efficient code. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll practice solving real-world problems such as managing collections, organizing data, and performing operations using Python’s built-in data structures.
Creating lists Using square brackets [ ]
07:40
Indexing and slicing Accessing elements by their position
06:39
Modifying Lists
05:59
List Methods
10:26
List Comprehensions
10:01
Iterating over Lists
08:22
Creating tuples Using parentheses ()
04:07
Accessing Elements
02:42
Immutability
04:50
Tuples uses
02:53
Creating Dictionaries
06:58
Accessing Values
06:26
Modifying Dictionaries
03:29
Dictionary Methods
06:47
Dictionary Comprehensions
11:17
Assessment 4
10 questions
Iterating over Dictionaries
06:06
Iterating over Dictionaries
04:50
Uniqueness
04:53
Set Operations
07:56
Set methods
02:54
Create a dictionary to store student information
05:46
Use sets to find common elements between two lists
04:52
Implement a shopping cart using a dictionary to store items and their quantities
16:03
Write a program to find the most frequent element in a list
07:19
Assessment 5
10 questions

Working with Libraries in Colab

This module focuses on using powerful Python libraries within Google Colab to enhance your coding and data analysis workflow. You’ll learn how to install and import libraries directly in Colab and work with essential tools like NumPy for numerical operations, Pandas for data manipulation, Matplotlib for visualization, and Seaborn for statistical plotting. The module emphasizes practical, hands-on exercises where you’ll analyze datasets, perform computations, and create insightful visualizations — building a strong foundation for data-driven projects in Python.
Libraries in Python
04:36
Installing libraries in Colab
07:47
Importing libraries
09:05
Numpy
18:01
Pandas
23:16
Matplotlib
11:50
Seaborn
09:22
Use NumPy to perform matrix operations
05:02
Load a CSV dataset into a Pandas DataFrame and perform basic analysis
07:42
Create a line plot and a bar chart using Matplotlib to visualize data
10:58
Use Seaborn to create a scatter plot with a regression line
04:33
Assessment 6
10 questions

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

This module introduces the principles of Object-Oriented Programming in Python, a powerful paradigm for writing structured and reusable code. You’ll learn how to define classes and objects, use constructors, and implement key OOP concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction. The module also covers organizing code with modules and packages for better scalability. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll build real-world examples like simple applications and class-based systems, gaining the skills to design and manage complex Python programs effectively.
What is OOP
04:31
Principles of OOP
04:31
Classes and Objects
09:13
Constructors
06:31
Instance Variables
08:11
Methods
11:43
Inheritance
14:49
Polymorphism
05:49
Encapsulation
11:01
Abstraction
07:34
Modules
12:06
Packages
06:33
Importing Modules & Functions
08:17
Create a Dog class with attributes
07:30
Create a Cat class and demonstrate inheritance
06:28
Build a simple banking system
19:12
Assesssment 7
15 questions

File Handling and Exception Management

This module teaches you how to work with files and handle errors effectively in Python programs. You’ll learn how to read from and write to text, CSV, and JSON files, manage file modes, and use the with statement for efficient file operations. The module also covers exception handling using try, except, finally, and raise blocks to manage runtime errors gracefully. You’ll explore common exception types and even create custom exceptions. Through practical exercises, you’ll build programs that process data files and handle unexpected errors, ensuring your code is reliable and user-friendly.
Opening Files
05:19
Reading Files
08:36
Writing Files
09:08
Closing Files
07:32
Working with Different File Types
14:42
Error & Exceptions
06:24
Tryexcept blocks
11:07
Raising Exceptions
06:26
Custom Exceptions
09:55
Write a program to read a text file and count the number of words
03:30
Write a program to read a CSV file and calculate the average of a column
04:21
Create a program to handle potential errors
06:49
Implement a custom exception for invalid file formats
04:58
Assessment 8
10 questions

Intermediate Python

This module takes your Python skills to the next level with more advanced concepts and techniques. You’ll explore iterators, generators, decorators, and regular expressions to write cleaner, more efficient, and scalable code. The module also covers list, set, and dictionary comprehensions, as well as lambda functions and higher-order functions for functional-style programming. Through hands-on coding exercises, you’ll learn to automate repetitive tasks, process text data, and implement elegant solutions to complex problems — preparing you for real-world Python applications and advanced data workflows.
Iterators
10:39
Generators
09:17
What are decorators? Functions that modify the behavior of other functions
02:35
Syntax: Using the @decorator syntax
11:55
Use Cases
14:09
The with statement: Simplifying resource management
01:56
__enter__() and __exit__() methods: Defining custom context managers
07:13
Use Cases
17:30
Create a generator that yields Fibonacci numbers
05:49
Write a decorator to log function calls with timestamps
06:04
Implement a context manager to ensure a file is always closed, even if an exception occurs
05:14
Assessment 9
10 questions

Advanced Python Concepts

This module explores advanced Python features that help you write professional-grade, efficient, and scalable applications. You’ll learn about modules and packages, virtual environments, and the Python Standard Library for managing dependencies and organizing large projects. The module also introduces file system automation, context managers, and multithreading/multiprocessing to handle performance and concurrency. Additionally, you’ll understand memory management, decorators, and design patterns used in modern development. Through practical projects, you’ll gain experience applying these concepts to build optimized, production-ready Python programs.
Introduction to regular expressions A powerful tool for pattern matching in text
05:33
Basic syntax
11:15
The re module
09:08
Use cases
12:17
What is an API Application Programming Interface
07:11
Introduction to REST APIs
05:36
The requests library
15:51
API keys and authentication
11:58
Use regular expressions to validate email addresses
06:30
Fetch data from a public API (e.g., a joke API, a trivia API) and display it
03:54
Use the requests library to interact with a REST API
07:15
Aseessment 10
10 questions

Data Analysis and Visualization

This module focuses on using Python for data analysis, exploration, and visualization. You’ll learn to clean, transform, and analyze datasets using Pandas and perform numerical computations with NumPy. The module also covers creating compelling visualizations with Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly, helping you turn raw data into meaningful insights. You’ll work on hands-on projects involving real-world datasets to build charts, graphs, and dashboards — gaining practical experience in presenting data effectively and making data-driven decisions.
Advanced Pandas
19:23
Introduction to Plotly Explain its advantages
05:09
Installation Show how to install Plotly in Colab
02:55
Basic plotting Create scatter plots, line charts, bar charts with Plotly
06:13
Customization Add titles, labels, legends, and annotations.
10:33
Interactive features Enable zooming, panning, hovering, and click events.
07:49
Advanced plots Create 3D plots, geographic maps, and other complex visualizations.
13:12
Hands-on Exercises-1
12:17
Hands-on Exercise-2
14:47
Assessment 11
10 questions

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