Unleashing Python Magic with AI Code Generation Assistant for Beginner

Date: 8 Sep 2025 (Mon) & 15 Sep 2025 (Mon)

Time: 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: M403 / Online

Target Audience: All current students

Medium of Instruction: English

**Participants are required to join both sessions (2.0 hrs x 2)

Objective:

Introduction to Python Programming for Beginners. Learn Python from scratch and experience AI code generation using PolyU's on-premise student HPC resources.

What You Will Learn:

1. Python Basics
2. AI-Assisted Coding
   - Practice coding with the help of AI that writes code for you
   - Get instant feedback and tips to improve quickly
3. Fast-Track Learning with student HPC
   - Use PolyU’s student HPC to make learning Python faster and more efficient

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Python Basics
   - Introduction to Python
   - Setting up the development environment with AI code assistance
   - Understanding Variables, data types, and operators in Python
   - Controlling program flow with if statements and loops
   - Hands-on exercises: Applying Python basics using AI-assisted coding for simplified programming
2. Python Programming Fundamentals
   - Expanding Python knowledge with lists, tuples, and dictionaries
   - Handling files and performing input and output operations in Python
   - Exploring popular libraries and modules for enhanced functionality
   - Hands-on exercises: Building a number guessing game with AI assistance and leveraging PolyU’s on-premise student HPC resources