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Introduction to Python - Evening Course

Date:

02/03/2020 - 25/03/2020

Organised by:

Goldsmiths, University of London

Presenter:

Yaa Oppong is a bioinformatics scientist with vast experience in Python, e.g. analysis of biological data, from machine learning analyses to the engineering of bioinformatic processing pipelines.

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Teemu Toivainen
AIR Short Course Coordinator

Map:

View in Google Maps  (SE14 6NW)

Venue:

New Cross
London

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)

 

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.

 

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.

 

Cost:

£695

Website and registration:

Region:

Greater London

Keywords:

Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, ICT and Software, Quantitative Software, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination

Related publications and presentations:

Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
ICT and Software
Quantitative Software
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination

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