xxIntro to Python Bootcampxx

Python is one of the most popular programming languages for data science. In this bootcamp, we will learn the fundamentals of programing using python so that users will feel comfortable manipulating tabular data (numbers, text) on their own problems. Topics include data types, data structures, boolean relationships, looping and functions. Students will work independently or in groups on these core topics as well as coding challenges that aims to bring all the topics together . In addition to programming fundamentals, Python will be contextualized in the greater Data Science/Analytics world, where students will work through a real data set, by plotting the data, and using linear regression to analyze their results.

Takeaways

• How run python scripts in the Jupyter Notebook ecosystem
  
• basic data types of python
  
• basic data structures of python
  
• boolean relationships in python
  
• using loops and functions in python to do repeatable tasks
  
• Python’s place in the data science workflow, and why it might be better than other tools like excel

Finally, students will leave with a clear pathway forward to continue python learning, either through self learning or direction towards other courses.

Preparation

• You will need access to a laptop or computer with a working webcam and microphone as well as a strong internet connection.
• This course will occur completely online using Zoom and Slack.
• Course set up information will be emailed to all students signed up around 24 hours before (and again an hour before) your course launches.
• This course is suited for someone who has never programmed before, or wants to brush up on the basics of programming before they enter one of General Assembly's Data Science courses.
• Prerequisites for the course: Installed anaconda for python 3.6. If you are having trouble installing it on windows, make sure you have administrative rights enabled on your computer.

Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom Meeting Room and other tools you'll need for the session. Registration for this class will close 2 hours prior to the session start in order to allow all students ample opportunity to have the technology enabled.

General Assembly’s classes, workshops and events are recreational and for avocational purposes only. No certificate is awarded.