Python: Basics

Python is a popular programming language used in many different fields such as AI, machine learning, data science or web development. As a concise and easy-to-read language, Python also makes it easy to get started with programming.

This is a beginner friendly course designed for people with no significant programming experience who want to learn the Python programming language. Since programming is mainly a "learning by doing" process, students will write small programs during the course.

Code: HS25-APPB-06
Language: English
Term for application: 01.11.2025
Referent: Roman Hatz
Dates: Tue 04 November 2025 (02:00pm) to Tue 04 November 2025 (05:00pm)
Tue 11 November 2025 (02:00pm) to Tue 11 November 2025 (05:00pm)
Tue 18 November 2025 (02:00pm) to Tue 18 November 2025 (05:00pm)
Tue 25 November 2025 (02:00pm) to Tue 25 November 2025 (05:00pm)
Location and room: Universität Zürich Zentrum, Rämistrasse, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
RAI-E-131
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Comment:
  • This course will be held hybrid. You can participate online as well as on site in the course room RAI-E-131 (Rämistrasse 74).
  • The use of AI is an integral part of this course.
  • The referent of this course is a professional developer with over 20 years of experience in software development.

In this course we will be using Visual Studio Code. Please note that we cannot support you if you are using another development environment. 

Installation of Visual Studio Code

Install Python first

Download and install the latest stable Python 3 release. (under no circumstances should it be version 2.7) from www.python.org. If you are on Windows: Do not install from the Windows Store

Optional: Install Visual Studio Code as IDE

Follow the instructions here:
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/python-tutorial
To summarize the above-linked tutorial:
  1. You need to install Python first!
  2. Install Visual Studio Code (VSC) https://code.visualstudio.com/
  3. Install the Python extension - VSC will ask you if you create a .py file and open it in the editor. Otherwise, check the link below
  4. (optional) Verify that everything works by doing the Hello World part of the tutorial
  5. (optional) Install pylance (also a Visual Studio Code plugin)

How to install extensions: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-gallery
Occasion: Further information about the offer.

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