Transfers ToCSUDescriptionAn introduction to the fundamental concepts and models of application development using Python programming language. Coverage of structured and object-oriented programming principles and techniques. Topics include the basic concepts of program design, variables, declarations, statements, expressions, basic I/O (input and output), flow control structures, functions and modules, lists (arrays), tuples, dictionaries, file access, classes and objects, class attributes and methods, inheritance, abstraction, encapsulation, and polymorphism. Preparation for industry certification exams such as: the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Introduction to Programming using Python, Python Institute Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP), and Python Institute Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) exams. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.Usually HeldMon 12:15pm–3:25pm, Sat 9:00am–12:10pm, Tue 6:30pm–9:20pm, Wed 6:30pm–9:20pm 