Python is a popular programing language for scientific computing, and great for general-purpose programming as well. This is a two-part (consecutive Fridays: Feb. 28 and March 7) beginner-level workshop.

Topics covered:

•     Variables
•     Data Types and Type Conversion
•     Built-in Functions and Help
•     Libraries/Packages
•     Reading Tabular Data (spreadsheets and Pandas library)
•     Plotting and Visualization
•     Lists
•     For Loops
•     Conditionals (true/false)

For any questions, please contact the workshop instructor laufers@ou.edu.

Requirements

• Pre-requisites: none
• Software requirements: none
  • Please bring a computer with a modern browser. Access to software will be made available via a JupyterLab portal.
• Registration is: required
• Minimum registrations for workshop to be hosted is 15.

Accessibility

•  Materials
  • The curriculum is freely available online at: https://swcarpentry.github.io/python-novice-gapminder/
• Format
  • This workshop will be offered in person.
  • Next semester, we will offer in person.
• Scheduling
  • This workshop is typically offered once per semester.
  • This workshop can also be scheduled on request.
  • We have 2 breaks, at a rate of about one per hour.
• Captioning
  • Automatic captioning is not provided by default.
  • Food/drinks
    • Food and drinks are not provided.
    • Food and drinks are allowed in the classroom.
    • Water fountains are available on all floors.
    • Bizzell Memorial Library has a coffee shop on LL1 (hours may vary) and vending machines on LL1, in the hall east of LL118 (the community room).
• Restrooms
  • Gendered restrooms are available on the same floor.
  • Family restrooms are available on the same floor.
• For additional accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact the workshop instructor laufers@ou.edu.