Python is a versatile and widely-used programming language with many applications. This Bootcamp explores Python's place in the scientific ecosystem, and how the language, with several readily-available open-source libraries, can serve as a powerful tool for data analysis.
Designed as a stand-alone introduction to the data science aspects of Python, this class is also a recommended refresher for participants planning to enroll in General Assembly's upcoming Data Science workshop. Using Zoom and Slack, this workshop is hands-on and exercise based, so participants will get plenty of practice.
Takeaways
Ability to write and run Python scripts, ability to use Python for basic data analysis tasks (data cleaning and reformatting, exploration, analysis), understanding of Python’s role as a tool in the backend and analysis toolkits, understanding of the possibilities opened up through a better understanding of Python
Preparation
Basic technical aptitude and orientation to computers, and curiosity to learn new tools. Prior experience with the use of computers for analysis or repetitive tasks – such as Excel or SQL. Installation of Anaconda for Python 3.6, a free distribution of python that includes libraries of open source Python tools (http://continuum.io/downloads).
Designed as a stand-alone introduction to the data science aspects of Python, this class is also a recommended refresher for participants planning to enroll in General Assembly's upcoming Data Science workshop. Using Zoom and Slack, this workshop is hands-on and exercise based, so participants will get plenty of practice.
Takeaways
Ability to write and run Python scripts, ability to use Python for basic data analysis tasks (data cleaning and reformatting, exploration, analysis), understanding of Python’s role as a tool in the backend and analysis toolkits, understanding of the possibilities opened up through a better understanding of Python
Preparation
Basic technical aptitude and orientation to computers, and curiosity to learn new tools. Prior experience with the use of computers for analysis or repetitive tasks – such as Excel or SQL. Installation of Anaconda for Python 3.6, a free distribution of python that includes libraries of open source Python tools (http://continuum.io/downloads).
- This bootcamp is taken completely online.
- We will provide login information and a link to the platform.
- You will need a computer and a strong internet connection.
