Python for Scientists v3 ( Custom for KAPL )

PT15269
Training Summary
This course takes beginning or intermediate Python developers into the world of Python for scientific and mathematical computing. It presents the most important Python modules for working with data, from arrays, to statistics, to plotting results. The material is geared towards scientists and engineers. This is a hands-on programming class. All concepts are reinforced by informal practice during the lecture followed by lab exercises. Many labs build on earlier labs, which help students retain the earlier material. Python for Scientists is split between lecture and labs, with the longest lecture segments lasting for 45-60 minutes. Students can immediately apply the material they have just learned. In addition to the 300+ page course manual, students will receive a Python quick reference.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should be comfortable writing basic Python scripts, including file I/O and creating classes.
Duration
4 Days/Lecture & Lab
Audience
This course takes beginning or intermediate Python developers into the world of Python for scientific and mathematical computing.
Course Topics
Python Refresher
  • Modules and packages
  • Pythonic Programming
  • OS Services
  • iPython and Jupyter
  • Developer tools
  • Distributing modules
  • Reading HDF5
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • numpy
  • scipy
  • Tour of scipy subpackages
  • pandas
  • matplotlib
  • Extending Python

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