Python is a popular programing language for scientific computing, and great for general-purpose programming as well. This is a beginner-level workshop for researchers presented by OU Libraries. Our workshops cover better practices for research, data, coding, and communication. No prior experience is needed (i.e. no prerequisites).

Topics covered:

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

Required software installs:

• Anaconda (Python) installation
• Shell (Unix/Bash) installation

Lesson: Plotting and Programming in Python

This workshop will be offered on-line. This workshop is typically offered once per semester and can also be scheduled on request . The curriculum is freely available online at: http://swcarpentry.github.io/python-novice-gapminder. We have 1-2 mini breaks with one major break mid morning. For additional accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact the workshop instructor or libpr@ou.edu .

Registration is required.

Questions? Contact Mark Laufersweiler, laufers@ou.edu.