Introduction to Python
Introduction to Python
Workshop series
Computational and Data Systems Initiative
New to programming? Join us to get an extensive introduction to Python syntax, control flow, and native data structures.
At the end of the workshop, you will learn about:
> What Python is and why we should use it
> What variables, data types, and common data structures are available
> How to automate your scripts using control flow
> How to import modules and packages
> How to reuse your scripts by implementing functions and variable scop
*You need to have access to Python, either by installing Anaconda for Python 3 on your own computer or by using Jupyter Hub at the Geographic Information Center. For the latter we will need to create an account for you first. The instructor will contact you at least one day in advance.
Pre-requisites? None
Date: November 29, 2021
Time: 12:00 to 14:00
Location: Burnside Hall BH511 *Vaccine passport required
Instructor: Elodie Ithier
This workshop is offered for free by the Faculty of Science to the McGill community. Due to the limited amount of spots available, if you sign up for a workshop and don't show up, you will not be allowed to register for another workshop this semester.
