Hands-on Introduction to Python (multi-part series)

Each of session of this course is two hours long.

Depending on the semester, this course may be offered as a three- or five-part series. During the first three sessions, we will introduce the key concepts of the Python language: variables, functions, control structures, input and output, exception handling, and the concept of object-oriented programming. During the fourth and fifth sessions, if applicable, we will focus on how Python can be used in a scientific environment by using NumPy and SciPy. 

To participate in the hands-on exercises:

1. You will need to use a computer with a stable connection to the internet
2. We'll share a link to a notebook with the class materials during the presentation
   1. There is no need to download software or prepare in advance
3. If you would like to download the course materials (only necessary if you need a local copy), you can do so with the following Git command:
   git clone https://github.com/CHPC-UofU/python-lectures.gitOnce the Git command completes, you should have a new directory named "python-lectures". If you don't have Git on your computer, you can open a browser to https://github.com/CHPC-UofU/python-lectures, click the green "Code" button, and download the materials as a zip file.