Introduction to Python 2023

This course is an introduction to programming using Python and is suitable for beginners.

The following content will be covered:

• Introduction to programming and Python
• Basics of Python: syntax, style tools, code organisation
• Python flow control: if...else statements, for and while loops
• Data structures: lists, dictionaries, sets, queues
• Functions and Classes
• Algorithms and “Big O” notation
• File IO
• Unit testing
• Virtual environments and using packages
• Common scientific packages : Numpy, SciPy, Pandas
• Plotting with Matplotlib and Seaborn

Dates: 10th & 17th February, 2nd & 3rd March 2023 - 10:00-12:00am

Instructor: Emyr James, Head of CRG - IT

Location: Bioinformatics room (CRG Training Center, PRBB patio)

Maximun number of participants: 18

Registration deadline: 3rd February 2023

Registration HERE