Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, student, or industry professional working with data or quantitative tasks, this course is your gateway to solving real-world problems with Python. Designed for beginners, no prior programming experience is required. We start with the basics and build up to powerful tools and techniques used every day in research and industry. You’ll learn how to fit data to custom models, automate repetitive tasks, create clear and professional visualizations, work efficiently with arrays, solve optimization problems, integrate and differentiate mathematical functions, and more using essential libraries like NumPy and SciPy.
Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Apply Python programming concepts to develop structured, efficient code for scientific analysis
Perform numerical and symbolic computations using Python libraries to solve real-world scientific problems
Visualize data effectively using Python’s plotting libraries
Select and apply appropriate Python tools and techniques to model, analyze, and solve scientific problems
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Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module lays the groundwork for using Python in scientific computing. You’ll get familiar with Python's syntax and basic concepts, including variables, data types, type conversions, and how to use Python as a powerful calculator. We’ll also introduce you to objects, methods, attributes, and basic plotting so you can begin working with data early in your journey.
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14 videos1 reading1 assignment1 programming assignment1 ungraded lab
Building on the basics, this module introduces programming logic and modular thinking. You’ll explore Python’s control flow tools—like loops and conditionals—and learn how to write reusable, well-structured functions. We’ll also discuss debugging strategies to help you troubleshoot your code more effectively.
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11 videos1 assignment1 programming assignment1 ungraded lab
This module focuses on working with structured numerical data. You’ll learn how to manipulate arrays using NumPy, perform matrix operations, and fit mathematical models to data. You’ll also explore Python’s visualization capabilities to create effective 2D and 3D plots for scientific communication.
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8 videos1 assignment1 programming assignment1 ungraded lab
In this final module, you’ll explore powerful numerical and symbolic tools in Python. Topics include solving equations, optimization, curve fitting, and numerical integration. These skills are essential for tackling complex scientific problems and performing high-level data analysis.
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9 videos1 assignment1 programming assignment1 ungraded lab
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