Geared for scientists and engineers with limited practical programming background or experience, Python Fundamentals for Data Science is a hands-on introductory-level course that provides you with a ramp-up to using Python for scientific and mathematical computing. Working in a hands-on learning environment with Jupyter notebooks, you'll learn basic Python scripting skills and concepts, as well as the most important Python modules for working with data, from arrays, to statistics, to plotting results.
Throughout the course, guided by our expert instructor, you'll gain a robust skill set that will equip you to make data-driven decisions and elevate operational efficiencies within your organization. You'll explore data manipulation with Pandas, advanced data visualization using Matplotlib, and numerical analysis with NumPy. You'll also delve into best practices for error and exception handling, modular programming techniques, and automated workflow development, equipping you with the skill set to enhance both the effectiveness and efficiency of your data-driven projects.
Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn about and explore:
Audience
This introductory-level course is geared for technical professionals new to Python. Roles include data analysts, developers, engineers or anyone tasked with utilizing Python for data analytics tasks. Familiarity with basic scripting skills is recommended, as this course does not teach general scripting basics.
Getting Started with the Python Environment
iPython and Jupyterlab
Variables and Values
Basic input and output
Flow Control
Array types
Working with files
Dictionaries and Sets
Functions, modules, and packages
Intro to Pandas
Pandas Part 2
Matplotlib
Additional Topics (Time Permitting)
The following chapters are included for extended coverage and may be addressed as time allows. Their inclusion depends on class pacing, participant engagement, and time availability.
Intro to NumPy (Time permitting)
Introduction to AI with Python for Data Analysis (Time permitting)
Practical AI Projects in Python (Time permitting)
Excel spreadsheets (Time permitting)
Serializing Data (Time permitting)
Jupyter Widgets (Time permitting)
Familiarity with basic scripting skills is recommended, as this course does not teach general scripting basics.