Information Structures with Python
Information Structures with Python
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.
2025FALLMETCS521A1, Sep 2nd to Dec 10th 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | KCB | 102 |
2025FALLMETCS521A2, Sep 2nd to Dec 10th 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | PHO | 202 |
2025FALLMETCS521A3, Sep 2nd to Dec 10th 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | KCB | 107 |
2025FALLMETCS521O1, Sep 2nd to Oct 20th 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARR | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
2025FALLMETCS521O2, Oct 28th to Dec 15th 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARR | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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