The Department of Computer Science in collaboration with Robokart – reach partner of E-Cell IIT Mumbai conducted a workshop on Programming in Python from 29th April to 4th May 2019. This workshop aimed at helping students get practical knowledge from experts in the domain. The resource person was Mr. Pravin Patil, Senior R&D Engineer, Robokart.
The software platform used for the programming was Python IDLE 3.7.3.2. The resource person introduced the topic and briefed participants about the syntax and logic and started with basic programs such as simple calculator, factorial program, swapping program to make the students familiar with the programming environment of Python.
During the session, students were introduced to Python concepts of creating Objects and defining Classes, and Tkinter (the GUI interface). Programs such as calculator, Bank Management, Library management, etc. were developed using Tkinter control tools and libraries using GUI interface. Students had sessions on image processing. They installed and worked with pip, Numpy, Scipy and Matplotlib, required for image processing and QR code generation. Mr. Pravin Patil taught students camera access techniques, face and eye detection. In the last session, the resource person provided information about the platform where students could search for projects, learn and execute programs in Python.
40 BCA students attended the 5-day, 30-hour workshop and will receive course completion certificates issued by EDC IIT Mumbai.
