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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries certification course by Coursera introduces user-defined functions and the dictionary data structure. In the curriculum, you will learn about global and local variables, optional and keyword parameter-passing, lambda expressions, named functions, and Python’s sorting function as well. You will also learn how to pass in another function as an input, to control the sorting order.

The course also includes a final project, where you will have to read social media data from a file, write out .csv files, and compute sentiment scores. The course covers chapters 10 to 16 of the ‘Fundamentals of Python Programming’ textbook, which is available for free as the programme’s accompanying text.

Suppose you have already taken up the Python Basics course, and want to expand your knowledge of Python. In that case, the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries training is ideal for you. Both these courses are geared towards new students of Python programming. Those who have had some exposure to Python, need a refresher, or wish to dive deeper into it, will also get benefitted from this course.

The Highlights

Beginner level course
100% Online
Self-paced education
Flexible deadlines
Subtitles in English, Vietnamese, and Korean
Financial aid available
Shareable certificate by Coursera
Approximately 31 hours to complete
Offered by University of Michigan

Programme Offerings

Practice Exercises
pre recorded video lectures
financial aid
Flexible Deadlines
pre recorded video
Shareable Certificate
100% online course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries Fee Structure

Particulars	Amount
Course Fee, 1 Month	Rs. 4,023
Course Fee, 3 Month	Rs. 8,046
Course Fee, 6 Month	Rs. 12,069

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

To complete the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries certification by Coursera, candidates have to watch the video lectures, complete the practice exercise that is at the end of each module, and complete the final course assessment project.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Python

After completing the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries certification syllabus, candidates should be able to:

Read from a file
Work with the .csv data format
Use the mechanics of dictionaries in accumulation patterns, to find the worst or best result, and build a dictionary, using the patterns
Define a function
Write to a file
Incorporate parameters
Return data from a function
Use the While Loop to get feedback from users
Draw images by applying the While loop to the turtle module
Sort Python objects
Break a tie

Who it is for

Software DeveloperData ScientistComputer ProgrammerSoftware EngineerSoftware Quality Assurance EngineerPython Programmer

If you think you see yourself as a python programmer, then you may go ahead, and then pursue this course.

Admission Details

Candidates who wish to apply for Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries classes:

Go to the official website of Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/
Find the “Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries” course.
Click on the “Join for Free” button
Create an account on Coursera or log in using Facebook, Google, or Apple.
If you already have an account on Coursera, you can log in and enrol for the course.

Application Details

There’s no need to fill out a separate application form to apply for the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries online course. Candidates can get free access to the learning material by signing up with Coursera through their Google, Facebook, or Apple account.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction to the Specialization
Introduction to the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries
How to Use the Interactive Textbook
Introduction: Files
Reading a File
Finding a File in Your File System
Writing to a File
Using With to Open Files
Conclusion: Files
Introduction: .csv Format
Reading a .csv File
Writing Data to a .csv File
Tips on File Naming
Conclusion: .csv Format

Readings

Syllabus
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Introduction: Working with Data Files
Reading a File
Alternative File Reading Methods
Iterating Over Lines in a File
Finding a File in your File System
Writing to a File
Using With to Open Files
Recipe for Reading and Processing a File
CSV Format
Reading a .csv File
Writing Data to a .csv File
Tips on Handling Files

Practice exercise

Optional - What Did You Use to Practice This Week?

Videos

Dictionaries
Demonstration: Dictionary Basics
Demonstration: Dictionary Methods
Aliasing and Copying with Dictionaries
Dictionary Operations
Dictionary Methods
Dictionary Accumulation
Demonstration: Accumulating Results from a Dictionary
Demonstration: Dictionary Accumulation
Accumulating Results from a Dictionary

Readings

Introduction: Dictionary Learning Goals
Introduction: Dictionaries
Dictionary Operations
Dictionary Methods
Aliasing and Copying
Introduction: Accumulating Multiple Results in a Dictionary
Accumulating Results From a Dictionary
Accumulating the Best Key
When to Use a Dictionary

Practice exercise

Optional - What Did You Use to Practice This Week?

Videos

Introduction: Functions
Defining Functions
Way of the Programmer: Decoding a Function
A Function that Accumulates
Positional Parameter Passing
Returning Values
Conclusion: Functions
Introduction: Variable Scoping and Side Effects
Mutable Objects and Side Effects
Local and Global Variables
Function Composition
Conclusion: Variable Scoping and Side Effects
Introduction: Tuple Packing and Unpacking
Tuple Packing
Tuple Assignment with Unpacking
Conclusion: Tuple Packing and Unpacking

Readings

Introduction to Functions
Function Definition
Function Invocation
Function Parameters
Returning a Value from a Function
Decoding a Function
A Function that Accumulates
Local Variables
Global Variables
Function Composition
Flow of Execution Summary
Print vs. Return
Passing Mutable Objects
Side Effects
Introduction
Tuple Packing
Tuples as Return Values
Tuple Assignment with Unpacking
Unpacking Into Iterator Variables

Practice exercise

Optional - What Did You Use to Practice This Week?

Videos

The While Statement
The Listener Loop
Break and Continue
Way of the Programmer: Infinite Loops
Optional Parameters
Keyword Parameters
Anonymous Functions with Lambda Expressions

Readings

Introduction
The While Statement
The Listener Loop
Randomly Walking Turtles
Break and Continue
Infinite Loops
Introduction: Optional Parameters
Keyword Parameters
Anonymous Function with Lambda Expressions
Programming With Style

Practice exercise

Optional - What Did You Use to Practice This Week?

Videos

Introduction: Sorting Basics
Invoking. Sort and Sorted
Optional Reverse Parameter
Optional Key Parameter
Conclusion - Sorting Basics
Introduction: Advanced Sorting
Sorting a Dictionary's Keys
Breaking Ties
When to Use a Lambda Expression
Conclusion: Advanced Sorting
Introduction - Final Course Project

Readings

Introduction: Sorting with Sort and Sorted
Optional Reverse Parameter
Optional Key Parameter
Sorting a Dictionary's Keys
Breaking Ties
When to Use Lambda vs. Function
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UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: When will I get my course completion certificate?

Since a certificate is a paid feature, the candidate needs to make the payment to get it.

2: Why should I enrol for a Python Functions, Files and Dictionaries online course at Coursera?

Coursera’s courses are offered by some of the most renowned universities from around the world, with instructors who are experienced individuals in their respective fields. Also, Coursera uses pre-recorded videos, reading material, and practice exercises as the medium of instruction.

3: Which University is offering the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries course?

The Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries course is being offered by the University of Michigan, as part of their Python 3 Programming Specialization series.

4: Are there any practice exercises available to students?

There are suggested readings and quizzes at the end of each module of the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries course. There is also a project at the end of the programme where candidates will have to apply their learned concepts.

5: Will I earn university credit for completing the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries course?

The Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries course does not carry any university credit, but some universities may accept the Certificate for credit. You need to check with your institution/college/university to learn more.