Introduction to Python Programming

<p><em style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">Introduction to Python Programming</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">&nbsp;provides a comprehensive foundation in programming concepts and skills, and it is aligned to the scope of most introductory courses. A wide array of scenarios, contexts, and problems reflect programming applications in many disciplines and careers. The offering is suitable for a diverse learner audience, including those pursuing computer science, business, science, social science, statistics, data science, and related areas of study and employment.</span></p><p><br></p><p><em style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">Introduction to Python Programming</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">&nbsp;is an interactive offering that teaches basic programming concepts, problem-solving skills, and the Python language using hands-on activities. The resource includes a unique, integrated code runner through which students can immediately apply what they learn to check their understanding. Embedded videos, critical thinking exercises, and explorations of external programming tools and activities all contribute to a meaningful and supportive learning experience.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">Senior Contributing Authors</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">Udayan Das, Saint Mary's College of California</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">Aubrey Lawson, Wiley</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">Chris Mayfield, James Madison University</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(66, 66, 66, 1)">Narges Norouzi, UC Berkeley</span></p><p><br></p>