Information Structures with Python


Information Structures with Python

MET CS 521 (4 credits)

  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quantitative Reasoning II

This course covers the concepts of the object-oriented approach to software design and development using Python. It includes a detailed discussion of programming concepts starting with the fundamentals of data types, control structures methods, classes, arrays and strings, and proceeding to advanced topics such as inheritance and polymorphism, creating user interfaces, exceptions and streams. Upon completion of this course students will be able to apply software engineering principles to design and implement Python applications that can be used in with analytics and big data. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Creativity/Innovation, Critical Thinking. Prerequisite: Programming experience in any language. Or Instructor's consent.

2026SPRGMETCS521A1, Jan 20th to Apr 30th 2026

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
T 06:00 PM 08:45 PM CAS 222

2026SPRGMETCS521O1, Jan 13th to Mar 2nd 2026

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
ARR 12:00 AM 12:00 AM

2026SPRGMETCS521O2, Mar 10th to Apr 27th 2026

Days Start End Type Bldg Room
ARR 12:00 AM 12:00 AM

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