Introduction to Python - Evening Course
Event Information
Description
Learn how to manipulate and shape your data, automatic processes or write bespoke programs.
Two evenings per week, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm
Duration: 4 weeks (24 hours)
Mon 6 to Wed 29 January 2020
This is a practical introduction to programming using Python.
This course is aimed at those new to programming and provides an introduction to programming using Python.
If you are involved in the analysis and management of data, you will soon encounter the need to manipulate and shape your data, automate processes or write bespoke programs. Due to its versatility and gradual learning curve, Python has quickly risen to be one of the languages of choice for introductory courses in programming. Moreover, through the use of excellent numerical packages it can compete against more statistical and mathematical packages such as Matlab and R.
By the end of this course, you should be able to write useful Python programs, use Python for more advanced data analysis and understand more complex Python programmes written by others. The final group project will involve creating a useful program that can help a user control their finances.
The course will cover the following key aspects of programming using Python:
- General introduction to programming
- Programming in Python
- Using the interpreter and iPython
- Writing Python scripts
- Loop and control flow (for-loops, if-statements)
- Data-types: strings, lists, dictionaries
- Using and writing functions
- Functions for scientific programming: Numpy and SciPy
- Finding problems in code
- Data manipulation project using Python
Tutoring
The course is directed by Dr Will Lawrence, who completed his PhD at the department of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, and who has a background in psychology. Will has rich experience in delivering training in both Python and R, to diverse audiences.
This module can be taken in conjunction with Introduction to R. Also available, 3-day intermediate course on Python packages.
Discounts
- 10% if you are taking two courses in consecutive weeks
- 20% UK students
- 25% UK Law & Society Association (UKLSA) Members
- If five people register from the same institution for the same intake, the fifth place is free
- Goldsmiths students, staff and alumni - email us for current discounts
FAQs
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For any further enquiries or to receive the code to qualify for a discount, please contact at us at air@gold.ac.uk, or alternatively, 020 7078 5468.
