CISP 553 - Python Scripting

3 Credits
This course explores the use of Python, a versatile programming language compatible with Windows, Linux/Unix, and macOS. Its broad adaptability makes it an essential tool in technology and various industries. Students will learn how to use Python for tasks like data manipulation, stream editing, and parsing which are skills essential for careers in IT, forensics, and AI.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop Python applications that retrieve and process data from various sources, such as user input, files, databases, or APIs.
2. Create Python programs that implement looping, branching, or logical structures to solve computational problems.
3. Examine Python code for efficiency, security, and maintainability using design patterns and best practices in software engineering.
4. Implement user-defined functions and data types in Python to modularize and enhance program functionality.
5. Analyze Python code to optimize performance or resolve logical errors.
6. Explain core Python programming concepts, including data types, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming principles.