95-896 Python for Software Development

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course focuses on the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python programming language. Students will develop their problem-solving skills using the top-down procedural decomposition and object-oriented design to build real-world based software applications. Students will also learn to use common Python libraries for data analysis and plotting. Assignments will include weekly homework and fundamental checkpoint quizzes, top-down approach programming projects within a group data focused project. Learners will study how to build professional, user-friendly computer programs applicable to real-world applications.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026

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