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Curriculum Path for AI, Robotics, and Software Development with Python

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum path for learning AI, Robotics, and Software Development using Python, divided into five phases. Each phase focuses on foundational skills, intermediate development, AI and machine learning, robotics, and practical experience, with recommended resources and practice activities. The final phase emphasizes real-world application through capstone projects and continuous learning in the field.

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Curriculum Path for AI, Robotics, and Software Development with Python

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum path for learning AI, Robotics, and Software Development using Python, divided into five phases. Each phase focuses on foundational skills, intermediate development, AI and machine learning, robotics, and practical experience, with recommended resources and practice activities. The final phase emphasizes real-world application through capstone projects and continuous learning in the field.

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Curriculum Path for AI, Robotics, and

Software Development with Python


Phase 1: Foundational Skills (3-4 months)
1. Python Basics (1 month)
Topics: Syntax, data types, control structures, functions, modules, file I/O.
RESOURCES:
"Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" by Al Sweigart Codecademy's Python course

PRACTICE: SOLVE BASIC PROBLEMS ON PLATFORMS LIKE HACKERRANK OR LEETCODE.

2. Data Structures and Algorithms (1-2 months)


Topics: Lists, dictionaries, sets, tuples, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, sorting and
searching algorithms.
RESOURCES:
"Python Data Structures and Algorithms" by Benjamin Baka "Grokking Algorithms" by
Aditya Bhargava

PRACTICE: LEETCODE, HACKERRANK, AND CODESIGNAL CHALLENGES.

3. Version Control with Git (2 weeks)


Topics: Basic Git commands, branching, merging, GitHub.
RESOURCES:
"Pro Git" by Scott Chacon and Ben Straub GitHub Learning Lab

PRACTICE: MANAGE A SMALL PROJECT USING GITHUB.

Phase 2: Intermediate Python and Software Development (3-


4 months)
1. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) (1 month)
Topics: Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation.
RESOURCES:
"Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes Real Python tutorials on OOP

PRACTICE: BUILD A SMALL OOP-BASED PROJECT, LIKE A TEXT-BASED GAME.

2. Web Development Basics (1 month)


Topics: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flask/Django basics.
RESOURCES:
"Flask Web Development" by Miguel Grinberg Django Girls tutorial

PRACTICE: CREATE A SIMPLE WEB APPLICATION.

3. Databases and SQL (1 month)


Topics: SQL basics, database design, using SQLite/MySQL with Python.
RESOURCES:
"SQL for Data Analysis" by Cathy Tanimura SQLZoo tutorials

PRACTICE: DEVELOP A SMALL APPLICATION WITH A DATABASE BACKEND.


Phase 3: Introduction to AI and Machine Learning (4-5
months)
1. Mathematics for AI (1 month)
Topics: Linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.
RESOURCES:
Khan Academy courses on linear algebra and calculus "Introduction to Probability" by
Joseph K. Blitzstein

PRACTICE: SOLVE MATH PROBLEMS RELATED TO AI AND ML.

2. Machine Learning Fundamentals (2 months)


Topics: Supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering.
RESOURCES:
"Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow" by Aurélien Géron
Coursera's "Machine Learning" by Andrew Ng

PRACTICE: WORK ON KAGGLE COMPETITIONS AND PROJECTS.

3. Deep Learning Basics (1 month)


Topics: Neural networks, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
RESOURCES:
"Deep Learning with Python" by François Chollet Fast.ai course

PRACTICE: IMPLEMENT BASIC NEURAL NETWORKS AND EXPERIMENT WITH SIMPLE DATASETS.

4. Natural Language Processing (NLP) (1 month)


Topics: Text preprocessing, sentiment analysis, language modeling.
RESOURCES:
"Natural Language Processing with Python" by Steven Bird, Ewan Klein, and Edward Loper
Coursera's NLP Specialization

PRACTICE: BUILD AN NLP PROJECT LIKE A CHATBOT OR SENTIMENT ANALYZER.

Phase 4: Robotics and Advanced Topics (4-5 months)

1. Introduction to Robotics (1 month)


Topics: Robotics fundamentals, kinematics, sensors, actuators.
RESOURCES:
"Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control" by John J. Craig Coursera's "Modern
Robotics" Specialization by Northwestern University

PRACTICE: SIMULATE A ROBOT USING SOFTWARE LIKE V-REP OR GAZEBO.

2. Robot Operating System (ROS) (1-2 months)


Topics: ROS basics, robot simulation, creating and managing nodes.
RESOURCES:
"Programming Robots with ROS" by Morgan Quigley, Brian Gerkey, and William D. Smart
ROS tutorials from the official ROS Wiki

PRACTICE: DEVELOP A SIMPLE ROBOTIC APPLICATION USING ROS.

3. Computer Vision (1 month)


Topics: Image processing, object detection, OpenCV.
RESOURCES:
"Learning OpenCV" by Gary Bradski and Adrian Kaehler Coursera's "Computer Vision" by
the University of Michigan

PRACTICE: BUILD A PROJECT INVOLVING IMAGE RECOGNITION.

4. Advanced AI Topics (1-2 months)


Topics: Reinforcement learning, generative models, advanced neural network
architectures.
RESOURCES:
"Deep Reinforcement Learning Hands-On" by Maxim Lapan Coursera's "Advanced Machine
Learning Specialization" by National Research University Higher School of Economics

PRACTICE: IMPLEMENT ADVANCED MODELS AND PARTICIPATE IN RELATED COMPETITIONS.

Phase 5: Practical Experience and Projects (6+ months)


1. Capstone Projects (6+ months)
ACTIVITIES:
Develop and deploy a full-scale AI application. Build and program a functional robot.
Collaborate on open-source projects. Participate in hackathons and competitions.

OBJECTIVE: APPLY ALL THE SKILLS LEARNED TO REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS, ENHANCE YOUR PORTFOLIO, AND GAIN
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT
STAY UPDATED: FOLLOW AI AND ROBOTICS RESEARCH, READ RELEVANT PAPERS, AND STAY CURRENT WITH
INDUSTRY TRENDS.
NETWORK: JOIN AI AND ROBOTICS COMMUNITIES, ATTEND CONFERENCES, AND CONNECT WITH PROFESSIONALS IN
THE FIELD.
ADVANCED COURSES: CONSIDER PURSUING ADVANCED DEGREES OR SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS IF NEEDED.

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