9-12 Grade LVL
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Course
Python Programming: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications
Self-paced Python programming: fundamentals and syntax, control flow, functions, data structures, file I/O, OOP, libraries and modules, data analysis, web development, databases, testing, and a capstone application project.
Prerequisite: None
Units
12
Lessons
36
Labs
36
Assessments
36
Estimated Length
180h estimated
What You'll Learn
Core concepts and engineering habits developed across the pathway.
Self-Paced
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
NJ Standards
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Programming
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
VEX Curriculum
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Course Pathway
Structured blocks with one recommended unit expanded by default.
Block 1
Python Fundamentals to Functions and Scope
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
01
Unit 1
Continue HerePython Fundamentals
Set up Python development environment and master basic syntax, variables, and data types.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
Learning Outcomes
- Work through week 1 with applied engineering reasoning.
- Work through week 2 with applied engineering reasoning.
- Work through week 3 with applied engineering reasoning.
References / Standards
9-12 Grade LVLSelf-Paced
Lab / Practice
3 embedded labs or applied exercises move this unit from theory into build, testing, or analysis work.
Assessment
3 mastery checks help verify understanding before the next block of the pathway.
02
Unit 2
Control Flow
Master conditionals, loops, and program flow control.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
03
Unit 3
Functions and Scope
Write reusable functions and manage variable scope.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
Block 2
Data Structures to Object-Oriented Programming
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
04
Unit 4
Data Structures
Work with lists, dictionaries, sets, and tuples effectively.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
05
Unit 5
File I/O and String Processing
Read/write files and manipulate strings with regular expressions.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
06
Unit 6
Object-Oriented Programming
Design classes, inheritance, and polymorphism for scalable code.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
Block 3
Libraries and Modules to Web Development Basics
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
07
Unit 7
Libraries and Modules
Use NumPy, Pandas, and other essential libraries.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
08
Unit 8
Data Analysis and Visualization
Analyze data sets and create visualizations with Matplotlib.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
09
Unit 9
Web Development Basics
Build web applications with Flask and manage HTTP requests.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
Block 4
Databases and SQL to Capstone Project
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
10
Unit 10
Databases and SQL
Design and interact with relational databases.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
11
Unit 11
Testing and Debugging
Write unit tests and debug applications systematically.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
12
Unit 12
Capstone Project
Design, build, and deploy a complete Python application.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
Course Resources
NJ Standards Alignment
8.1.12.AP.18.1.12.AP.48.1.12.AP.88.1.12.DA.18.1.12.IC.29.4.12.CI.19.4.12.CT.29.4.12.IML.59.4.12.DC.7
A comprehensive 36-week programming course spanning 12 modules: Python fundamentals, control flow, functions, data structures, file I/O, object-oriented programming, libraries, data analysis, web development, databases, testing, and a capstone project. Students develop professional-level Python skills through hands-on labs and real-world applications.