STS: Python
Monday, April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Attending STS Sessions Online
All Software Training for Students workshops sessions are currently being delivered remotely via Zoom. Our room can be accessed from the following link:
To attend the workshops, we recommend the following:
- Enroll in the STS Canvas Course (if you are not already enrolled)
- After enrolling, click the following link to join our Zoom room
- Recommended: Download the Class Files before attending your scheduled workshop.
Python is a powerful, cross-platform, easy-to-use programming language. The use of high-level syntax and typeless data makes it especially beginner-friendly and its interpreter makes troubleshooting and debugging a breeze. This class offers an introduction to Python that will help you get working more efficiently in no time.
Topics include:
- The Python interpreter
- Data types
- Functions
- Calculations in Python
- Control flow
- Data structures
- Standard library
Workshop Manual and Class Files:
Training Manual
Class Files
Note: these files are available through the STS Canvas course. If you are not enrolled, click here to enroll
Audience:
Anyone interested in learning the basics of coding using Python
Prerequisites:
Basic computing skills
Note: Software Training for Students services are only available to currently registered undergraduate or graduate students of UW-Madison. Faculty, staff and former students are not eligible to attend our training workshops or consultations.
