Introduction to Programming with Python (winter 2023-2024)

Are you completely new to programming, or switching to Python from another language?

Do you want to write scientific code with Python?

Then this course is for you!

This course is intended for people who start doing scientific computing with Python, particularly on HPC clusters, but not limited to those.

You do not need to have any prior programming experience. We will provide you with an online environment to write and run your Python code.

Topics:

- Running Python Code
- Variables and Datatypes
- Loops and if Statements
- Collections
- Functions
- Python Design Philosophy
- Numpy Arrays and Slicing
- Packages and Modules
- Debugging Tips
- Performance Considerations

Registration happens via eCampus. Simply join this course like any other eCampus course.

The maximum number of participants is 12. If more people register, we will look into repeating the course.