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unit00

Deliverables

Assignments We distinguish between unmarked and marked deliverables (“Studien- und Prüfungsleistung”). Both are required for passing the course, but only the...

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a continuously updated collection of frequently asked questions. What is the expected workload for this course? This course gives 6 ECTS credit poin...

Submission Guidelines

Welcome! Dear students, To help you stay organized and make your submission process as smooth as possible, please follow these detailed guidelines carefull...

unit01

LM Introduction

Setting up Python and auxiliary programs for operating Python and introducing a few tools if you get stuck.

LM User Interface

Python can be used in various development environments, providing flexibility for different types of users. These interfaces allow programmers to write, test...

EX Installing Libraries

What are Libraries? In programming, libraries are collections of pre-written code that provide reusable functions, classes, and methods to perform common ta...

Assignment

Python Basics – Practice Tasks This worksheet introduces Python and helps you get started with the first steps of programming. Follow the tasks carefully an...

unit02

A Assignment

Please save your solution for Exercise 1 as a PDF file named unit02_ex1.pdf and place it in the unit02 folder. Then complete Exercises 2 to 5 and write your...

unit03

Overview

In this unit, you’ll learn essential programming tools to process data and make decisions. 📘 Topics Strings: Functions and Methods Working with tex...

LM Introduction

Strings are everywhere—from names to file paths. In this unit, you’ll learn how to use string functions and methods to work with text more effectively.

LM Logical Operators

Logical operators in Python are used to combine multiple conditions and perform logical operations. These operators are fundamental for decision-making in yo...

LM Comparison Operators

Comparison operators in Python allow you to compare values and determine their relationships. These operators are fundamental in making decisions and control...

LM Mathematical Operators

Mathematical operators in Python allow you to perform basic arithmetic operations on numbers. These operations are fundamental in any programming language ...

A Assignment

🧹 Strings: Functions and Methods. Simple operators Please save your solution Exercises 1 to 8 and write your solutions in a single Python script named unit0...

unit04

Overview

In this unit, you’ll explore how to control the flow of a Python program using conditional logic and error handling. 📘 Topics if statements Execute...

LM if Statement

In Python, if statements are used to control the flow of a program by executing certain blocks of code only when specific conditions are met. The basic form ...

LM if and elif

The elif statement in Python, short for “else if,” allows you to check multiple conditions in sequence. It provides a way to handle more than just two possib...

LM if, elif and else

The else statement in Python is used to define a block of code that will execute if none of the preceding if or elif conditions are True. It acts as a defaul...

EX Exercises

Introduction This unit focuses on Python’s control flow structures, particularly using if, elif, and else. You’ll create small programs to practice decision...

LM try and catch

try and catch (or except in Python) are considered control structures in programming.hey are part of error handling and allow a program to manage exceptions ...

A Assignment

Conditional Statements and Error Handling in Python Please save your solutions for Exercises 1 to 6 in a single Python script named unit04__ex(1-6)code.py....

unit05

Overview

In this unit, you’ll discover how Python handles structured data using built-in and library-based object types. You will explore different ways to store mult...

EX Exercises

Introduction This unit covers Python’s data structures, including lists and data frames (using pandas). You will work through various tasks to build familia...

A Assignment

Lists, Arrays and DataFrames without Loops Please save your solutions for Exercises 1 to 9 in a single Python script named unit05__ex(1-9)code.py. For Bonus...

unit06

Overview

🧭 Overview of Loops in Python In Python, loops allow you to execute a block of code repeatedly. The two main types are for-loops and while-loops. Knowing wh...

LM Introduction

Loops let you repeat code without writing it multiple times. They help automate tasks, work with lists, and run code until a condition is met. Python has two...

LM FOR Loop in range()

🔁 What are For-Loops? For-loops are a core structure in Python that repeat a block of code multiple times. They are ideal when the number of repetitions is ...

LM FOR Loop in lists

📋 Why Use For-Loops with Lists? For-loops are extremely useful when working with lists, because they allow you to access each element in a structured and re...

EX Exercise For

Introduction This unit includes loop-based challenges with logic, pattern recognition, and list updates. Task 1: FizzBuzz Variation Instructions: Write...

LM While-Loops

🔁 What is a While-Loop? A while-loop is a control structure that repeats a block of code as long as a condition is true. Use it when you don’t know in adva...

A Assignment

Loops in Python Please save your solutions for Exercises 1 to 4 in a single Python script named unit06__ex(1-4)code.py. For Bonus Exercise, use a separate s...

A Solutions

Solutions: Loops in Python Please save your solutions for Exercises 1 to 4 in a single Python script named unit06__ex(1-4)code.py. For Bonus Exercise, use a...

unit07

Overview

You will learn what a csv file is and how to use it in a dataframe.

LM Introduction

🎨Working with Files Working with files is essential when you want to read data from documents, save analysis results, or exchange information between progra...

LM Import

📥 Importing CSV Data with pandas Reading tabular data into a DataFrame is a common task in data analysis. If your CSV file uses commas as separators, period...

LM Edit

🛠️ Working with CSV Data In this section, you’ll learn how to read, explore, and manipulate data from a CSV file using pandas. 📥 Download CSV file 📥 Impo...

LM Export

📤 Exporting CSV Data with pandas After data processing, you can save your DataFrame to a CSV file using to_csv(): df.to_csv("path/to/your/output_file.csv",...

EX Exercises

📚 In-Class Tasks (20 Min): Working with Books CSV Use the online CSV file and follow the steps to explore the dataset using pandas. 📥 CSV URL: https://geom...

A Assignment

📚 Working with Books CSV Please save your solutions for Exercises 1 to 3 in a single Python script named unit07__ex(1-3)code.py. For Bonus Exercise, use a ...

unit08

Overview

You will learn how to create simple visualizations in Python using matplotlib.

LM Introduction

🎨 Why Visualizations? Visualizations help us understand data at a glance. They allow us to identify trends, compare groups, and reveal relationships that mi...

LM Installing

Matplotlib is not included in the standard Python installation, so you need to install it first. The most common way is using pip and shel. pip install matp...

LM Basic Functions

Why Customize Plots? Adding titles, labels, and legends makes your plots easier to understand and more informative. It helps the audience quickly see what e...

LM Creating

In Python, there are several libraries you can use to visualize charts and graphs. Here are some of the most popular options: Different Types of Plots in Ma...

LM Plotting Multiple Data

📊 Plotting Multiple Data Series on One Graph Sometimes you want to display several data series on the same plot to compare them easily. 🟢 Example import m...

EX Exercises

✨ Simple Visualization Practice Tasks These tasks are designed to help you practice simple data visualization in Python using Matplotlib. You will use a CSV...

A Assignment

Please save your solutions for Exercises 1 to 4 in a single Python script named unit08__ex(1-4)code.py. Save the script in the unit08 folder, compress the f...

unit09

Overview

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Python Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a fundamental approach that allows you to structure your programs around ob...

LM Introduction

Python is a fully object-oriented language, which means almost everything in Python is an object. OOP lets you: Group related data and functions together...

LM Class

What is a Class? A class is like a blueprint for creating objects. It defines a set of attributes (characteristics) and methods (actions) that its objects (...

LM Class Methods

A method is a function that is defined inside a class and operates on objects (instances) of that class. Methods allow your objects to perform actions or re...

LM Inheritance

Inheritance Inheritance is a powerful concept in object-oriented programming that allows a new class (called a child class or subclass) to inherit attribute...

EX Exercises

Task Create a class named Animal. Attributes name: stores the name of the animal. age: stores the age of the animal. Methods region(): this metho...

A Assignment

Please save your solutions for Exercises 1 to 2 in a Python script named unit09__ex(1-2)code.py. Save the script in the unit09 folder, compress the folder i...

unit10

Overview

The Base Python course provides a solid foundation for understanding and using Python, one of the most popular and versatile programming languages today. Du...

LM Introduction

Welcome to the Base Python course review section! This section is designed to help you refresh your skills, strengthen your confidence, and prepare you for ...

LM Basic Data Types

Basic Data Types In Python, data types are the fundamental building blocks that define the nature of a value. The most common basic data types include: ...

LM Conditionals

Conditionals Conditionals allow your program to make decisions based on certain conditions. In Python, you use: if statements elif (else if) statement...

LM Object Data Types

Object Data Types (Lists, Arrays, DataFrames) Python offers various complex data types to store collections of data: Lists: Ordered, mutable collections...

LM Loops

Loops Loops let you execute code repeatedly. In Python, the main loop types are: for loops: Iterate over a sequence (like a list or string) while loop...

LM Working with Files (CSV)

Working with Files (CSV) Reading and writing files, especially CSV files, is crucial for data analysis and sharing results. In Python, you can use: The ...

LM Simple Visualisations

Simple Visualisations Visualization is a key skill for communicating your data insights. In Python, you often use: matplotlib for creating plots and cha...

unit99

Spotlight

🌟 Spotlight: What’s Next? Congratulations — you have successfully completed the Base Python course! You now have a solid foundation in programming concepts...