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Programming in Python – Beginner Level

When:

06 January - 17 January 2025

School:

VU Graduate Winter School

Institution:

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

City:

Amsterdam

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

English

Fee:

930 EUR

Interested?
Please note: this course has already ended
Programming in Python – Beginner Level
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About

An introduction to the Python programming language, with many opportunities to write programs yourself.
Python is currently in high demand; it’s a programming language that has enjoyed a meteoric surge in popularity among professionals.

With supervised practicals and assignments that will be evaluated, students will learn how to program through active coding. As such, this course encourages an environment of independence where students can feel secure in their own understanding and application of Python.

Lectures will be light yet highly interactive, with many small exercises to engage student’s abilities under professional guidance. Course topics include, but are not limited to:

- Computer programming concepts
- Programming as a problem-solving tool
- The Python language
- The use of Jupyter notebook
- Best coding practices
- Debugging code
- Visualisation

Course leader

Nick Schutgens

Target group

This course is suitable for anybody with an interest in learning to program a computer using Python. Master's students and PhD candidates of diverse backgrounds (natural or social sciences, humanities) can benefit from this course. The course is practical, not theoretical.

However, programming is a form of problem-solving that requires structured, logical thought. This is not an easy course!

If you are not sure if this is the right course for you, or if you have doubts about your eligibility, please contact graduatewinterschool@vu.nl

Additional requirements:
Students are expected to follow an online introductory course in Python programming before attending the winter school. This online course is for free but please note that this is not the official winter school course, but an additional course you need to complete before starting the winter course 'Introduction to Programming'. It will take between 2 to 3 days but can be done at the student’s leisure. It is important that participating students complete the online course because the winter school course builds on it. Details about this course will be sent out in December.

Course aim

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

- Use Google Colab as a Python programming environment
- Analyse problems and devise algorithmic solutions
- Read, write and debug Python code
- Make graphics
- Know how to self-study to progress further with Python

Fee info

Fee

930 EUR, Tuition feeFor 2 ECTS courses:Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €580*Students and PhD students: €680*Professionals: €880*Applications received before 15 October -€50 (Early Bird Discount)For 3 ECTS courses:Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €630*Students and PhD students: €730*Professionals: €930*Applications received before 15 October -€50 (Early Bird Discount)* Auditor participants receive €100 discount. Not available for all courses. Early Bird Discount is not valid on the auditor fee. Find out more under the section: Type of participationThe tuition fee includes: * Application and registration* Exclusive course content for a limited number of participants* Individual/group guidance from the course organiser* Access to all online VU facilities such as the library and online learning environments* A certificate of attendance after completing the course * A transcript of records, including the grade and the obtained ECTS* The full support of the winter school team* Optional social activities

Interested?

When:

06 January - 17 January 2025

School:

VU Graduate Winter School

Institution:

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Language:

English

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