Python: Programming Basics - Level 1

Python is one of the most popular programming languages for data scientists, web developers, and machine learning practitioners. Its simple syntax makes it an easy-to-write (and an easy-to-learn) language. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of the Python programming language by creating, step by step, a function that will potentially make grocery shopping easier.

This is a workshop designed for beginners, so no prior knowledge of Python or any programming language is needed.

 

Learning Objectives

• Python Programming Environment
  • Jupyter Notebook
• Functions
• Variables
• Data Structures
  • Lists
  • Dictionaries
• For Loops
• Conditional Statements (if… else…)
• Hands-On Task (if time permits for the second workshop)

 

Prerequisites

This is a Level 1 Workshop, so no programming knowledge is assumed.

 

Instructor: Joan Zheng

 

Participants

All CMC Students, Faculty, and Staff, and All Claremont Colleges Students, Faculty, and Staff.