2-Day Scientific Computing with Python Workshop 3/25-26
This 2-day intensive virtual workshop is designed to provide a foundation of basic concepts that all programming depends on, using the general-purpose programming language, Python, as an example. There are no prerequisites and the workshop is designed for computer users from beginners to advanced.
Thursday & Friday, March 25-26, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Course Hours, Both Days
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This is a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to data analysis using Python that will cover topics including data types, functions, conditional statements, loops, errors and exceptions, and debugging. Basic data management, version control, and command-line computing are also covered as an introduction to remote high-performance computing.
As part of this 2-day workshop, two guest speakers will join us for a Special Program in Ethics for Scientific Writing and Coding:
- Joanna Johnson, PhD, Writing Program, on “Writing and Reproducibility”
- Kenneth W. Goodman, PhD, Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, on “Ethics and Software Standards”
The syllabus is available now, offering preparation instructions.
Instructors: Tim Norris, PhD, Research Data Scientist | Cameron Riopelle, PhD, Data Services Librarian
Helpers: Thilani Samarakoon, James Sobczak
This event is free and open to UM Faculty, Staff, and Students.