Overview

This course is designed for teens who are interested in learning how to develop an AI chatbot using Python. The chatbot will be focused on providing medical services and disaster preparedness advice. The course will cover basic to advanced Python programming concepts, natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and chatbot development.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Python programming
• Access to a computer with Python installed
• Internet access for research and downloading libraries

Course Outline

Introduction to Python and Advanced Concepts

Setting Up Python

• Topics Covered:

  • Installing Python
  • Setting up a development environment (e.g., PyCharm, VS Code)

• Sample Code:

  print("Hello, World!")
  
  

Python Basics

• Topics Covered:

  • Variables and Data Types
  • Basic Operations
  • Control Structures (if-else, loops)

• Sample Code:

  # Variables and Data Types
  name = "Alice"
  age = 17
  is_student = True
  
  # Basic Operations
  sum = 5 + 3
  product = 5 * 3
  
  # Control Structures
  if age > 16:
      print("You are eligible to take this course.")
  
  for i in range(5):
      print(i)
  
  

Functions and Modules

• Topics Covered:

  • Defining Functions
  • Importing Modules
  • Writing and Using Custom Modules

• Sample Code:

  # Defining Functions
  def greet(name):
      return f"Hello, {name}!"
  
  print(greet("Alice"))
  
  # Importing Modules
  import math
  print(math.sqrt(16))
  
  # Custom Module (my_module.py)
  def add(a, b):
      return a + b
  
  

Data Structures

• Topics Covered:
  • Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries
  • List Comprehensions
  • Manipulating Data Structures