Python Fundamentals Bootcamp

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Northwestern IT Research Computing & Data Services

This week-long remote bootcamp provides a thorough introduction to the Python programming language for beginners.

**The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the workshop.This week-long remote bootcamp provides a thorough introduction to the Python programming language for beginners. We will cover everything you need to know to start writing your own Python code, including:<ul><li>How to use Python</li><li>Basic objects: integers, floats, strings, Booleans, lists, and dictionaries</li><li>Basic functions</li><li>Writing loops and conditionals</li><li>Writing functions</li><li>Loading and working with files</li><li>Basic error handling</li><li>Importing modules</li><li>Exploring and cleaning data with pandas</li><li>Writing and running scripts</li><li>Using Jupyter notebooks</li></ul>This bootcamp will include a mix of lectures and self-guided tutorials. Live lectures will happen every morning from 10 am – noon Central time, though recordings will be available to view only for the duration of the workshop. Participants must also find additional time each day to complete required self-guided tutorials.Prerequisites: If this is your first time learning a programming language, we highly recommend you also take the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/122417809965">Programming Concepts</a> workshop before you begin the bootcamp. You must have an active Northwestern NetID to access the course materials and lectures.FAQsAnswers to frequently asked questions about the workshops can be found at <a href="https://workshops.rcs.northwestern.edu/faq/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://workshops.rcs.northwestern.edu/faq/</a>. <a href="http://www.it.northwestern.edu/research/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>

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