This is a drop-in style workshop for those interested in learning a bit more about the Python programming language. This is one of the languages used in the online QuantEcon Lectures Series. It is also used widely for Scientific Computing.
Note: Please bring your laptop to the workshop
Topic: Python Installation and Jupyter Notebooks
This workshop will aim to reduce the fixed costs of setting up a Python environment by leading you through the installation of Anaconda (a scientific python distribution) on Windows / OS X / or Linux. We will then take a look at Jupyter notebooks, what they are, and how to use them.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Fred Gruen Seminar Room
Topic: Python Programming Basics - Get Up and Running
The aim of this workshop is to expose you to the Python language so you can get up and running and start exploring the language. It will run through basic python syntax (i.e. the role of white space in Python scripts etc.), we will write your first Python program, and explore the available ecosystem of packages (numpy, pandas, matplotlib). We will then move onto discussing Object Oriented Programming and the role of objects and basic Class structure.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Fred Gruen Seminar Room