[QCL Workshop] Python Programming Basics (Level 1 – Coding)

# Python Programming Basics (Level 1 – Data + Coding)

Instructor: Jeho Park (Director of the QCL)

## Summary

In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of programming using Python programming language.

### Learning Objectives:

• Explain what a library is and what libraries are used for.
• Import a Python library and use the functions it contains.
• Read tabular data from a file into a program.
• Assign values to variables.
• Select individual values and subsections from data.
• Perform operations on arrays of data.
• Plot simple graphs from data.

### Pre-requisites:

Internet Use: Introductory level (search, log-in, navigation of websites, etc.)

Local installation: If you bring your laptop, please make sure you have (1) Anaconda with Python and Jupyter Notebook or (2) Python 3 installed on your laptop. The lab computers already have Python.

## Date and Time

November 1, 2019 from 10 am to 2:00 pm (2 hours)

## Location

Kravis Center Room 165

## Participants

CMC Students, Faculty and Staff