CIS 41A
Python Programming


Course Description

This course provides a complete introduction to the Python language. Topics covered include primitive and collection data types, operators and statements, loops and branching, functions and variable scoping, modules and packages, object-oriented programming, file handling, regular expressions, and exception handling.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
46054 CIS 41A 64Z ······· TBA-TBA Mirsaeid Abolghasemi ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
CIS -041A.-64Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online lecture, laboratory class. The lecture and laboratory do not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Python for Everyone (LL) (3rd Edition)
Horstmann
ISBN: 9781119739951
Textbook Required $148.00 $111.00
Python For Everyone (3rd Edition)
Horstmann
ISBN: 9781119498537
E-Book Required $121.95
Python For Everyone (3rd Edition)
Horstmann
ISBN: 9781119498537
E-Book
(150 days)
Required $51.22

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Course Details

Units
4.5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 1.5
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
CIS 22A or CIS 36A or CIS 40.
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