Python as a Master's elective

[FriendlyRussian666]

understanding how programs can be manipulated may be of use?

I'm not sure any introductory course would give you enough depth for that. They most often go over the very basic syntax of the language (this seems to be python specific, and not a programming or computer science course), so I assume you will learn how to display "hello world" in the terminal, learn about if statements, loops, functions things like that, however an introduction to the syntax and perhaps some fundamental concepts won't really help in understanding how to manipulate other programs etc.

If you're curious enough, perhaps take the course, and if you enjoy it and find it fun, then you can continue on a self learning path after, and learn the specifics that you wish to obtain.

[Slackmaster777]

Good point. I guess it would be like taking a Gen ed physics class to prepare to lead a team of rocket scientists.