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DATS281 - Introduction to Python I

Course Details

Course Code: DATS281 Course ID: 5506 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course introduces Python to students with very little programming experience. It covers the basics of programming, including core elements of programs, data types, and functions. Topics also include Python syntax, working with variables, and creating simple Python code. Additional areas of focus include debugging, runtime, and an overview of computational complexity. (Prerequisite: DATS200 or chair override)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 Course Dates08/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 Start Month August SessionSummer 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month November SessionFall 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.