This course will introduce you to the foundations of programming using the python language, as well as covering some frequently used data analysis and plotting tools. It’s a perfect introduction to programming for researchers wanting to get started with python for data science or software application development.
Suitability
Research postgraduate students and staff from all faculties and research domains who are new to Python programming.
Course content
PLEASE NOTE: This course includes two full-day workshops, usually one week apart. Please do not apply for this course unless you are able to attend both sessions.
In this course, we cover (amongst other topics):
- Basic Python syntax and conventions
- Different data structures available in Python
- Using packages to extend Python’s functionality
- Demystifying error messages: fixing problems in your code
- Working with tabular data
- Plotting data
This course includes practical exercises and hands-on coding that you will be guided through.
Prerequisites
- This course uses a virtual machine in the cloud, so no specialised software is required to be installed/downloaded.
- If attending an online iteration of this course, we recommend using a second screen so that you can follow along easily during the practical sections.
Duration
2 full-day sessions
Frequency
This course runs two to three times per year depending on demand.
How to Book
Booking for this course is through the IT Training Unit (login required).
Bespoke Courses
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