Course Curriculum

Week 1-2: Introduction to Python :

1. Introduction to Python as a versatile programming language
2. Setting up the Python environment (IDEs, text editors)
3. Variables, data types, and basic operations
4. Control flow (if statements, loops)
5. Functions and modules

Week 3-4: Intermediate Python

1. Data structures in Python (lists, dictionaries, sets)
2. File handling and I/O operations
3. Exception handling and debugging
4. Introduction to object-oriented programming (classes and objects)

Week 5-6: Advanced Python Concepts

1. Python libraries and frameworks
2. Working with external APIs
3. Python decorators and generators
4. Unit testing in Python
5. Introduction to data science and libraries like NumPy and pandas (optional)

Week 7-8: Introduction to Django

1. Introduction to web frameworks and the need for Django
2. Setting up a Django project and understanding its structure
3. Creating and managing Django apps
4. URL routing and views
5. Templates and the Django templating engine

Week 9-10: Django Models and Databases

1. Django models and the Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)
2. Defining and working with models
3. Database migrations and schema management
4. Querying the database with the Django ORM
5. Admin interface and user authentication

Week 11-12: Building Web Applications with Django

1. Form handling and validation
2. User authentication and authorization
3. Building RESTful APIs with Django REST framework (optional)
4. Handling file uploads
5. Deployment and hosting options (e.g., Heroku, AWS)

Final Project:

1. Each student works on a Django web application project
2. Project presentation and demo
3. Code review and feedback

Assessment:

1. Weekly assignments and quizzes
2. Midterm project
3. Final project evaluation and presentation