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Scientific Python for Experienced Developers

Ascendient Learning’s Scientific Python for Experienced Developers course teaches Python programmers how to use Python for data manipulation, statistics, graphing, and other operations. Skills...

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Duration 3 days
Course Code PYTH-122
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Overview

Ascendient Learning’s Scientific Python for Experienced Developers course teaches Python programmers how to use Python for data manipulation, statistics, graphing, and other operations.

Skills Gained

  • Use benchmarks and profiling to speed up programs
  • Process XML and JSON
  • Manipulate arrays with NumPy
  • Discover the diversity of SciPy subpackages and how to use them in your applications
  • Use Jupyter notebooks for ad hoc calculations, plots, and what-if scenarios
  • Import and analyze data with pandas
  • Create a wide variety of data plots with matplotlab
  • Manipulate images with PIL
  • Solve equations with SymPy

Prerequisites

Students should be comfortable writing basic Python tasks and programming concepts, including file input/output and creating classes. 

Course Details

Training Materials

All attendees receive comprehensive courseware covering all topics in the course.

Software Requirements

  • Any Windows, Linux, or macOS operating system
  • Python language
  • Additional Python libraries including NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, PIL, Jupyter, SymPy (we recommend Anaconda, a cross-platform Python bundle that already includes the necessary modules)
  • An IDE with Python support (PyCharm Community Edition is an excellent free option, but there are several other good ones)

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Python Refresher
    • Data types
    • Sequences
    • Mapping types
    • Program structure
    • Files and console I/O
    • Conditionals
    • Loops
    • Builtins
    • Classes
  • Pythonic Idioms
    • Small Pythonisms
    • Lambda functions
    • Sorting
    • Packing and unpacking sequences
    • List Comprehensions
    • Generator expressions
  • XML and JSON
    • Using ElementTree
    • Creating a new XML document
    • Parsing XML
    • Finding by tags and XPath
    • Parsing JSON into Python
    • Parsing Python into JSON
  • Jupyter
    • Jupyter basics
    • Terminal and GUI shells
    • Creating and using notebooks
    • Saving and loading notebooks
    • Ad hoc data visualization
  • Developer Tools
    • Debugging applications
    • Benchmarking code
    • Profiling applications
  • NumPy
    • NumPy basics
    • Creating arrays
    • Indexing and slicing
    • Large number sets
    • Transforming data
    • Advanced tricks
  • SciPy
    • The Python scientific stack
    • What can SciPy do?
    • Getting help
    • Where to find things
    • What is available?
  • A Tour of SciPy Subpackages
    • Clustering
    • Physical and mathematical constants
    • FFTs
    • Integral and differential solvers
    • Interpolation and smoothing
    • Input and output
    • Linear algebra
    • Image processing
    • Distance regression
    • Root-finding
    • Signal Processing
    • Sparse matrices
    • Spatial data and algorithms
    • Statistical distributions and functions
    • C/C++ Integration
  • Pandas
    • Pandas overview
    • Dataframes
    • Reading and writing data
    • Data alignment and reshaping
    • Fancy indexing and slicing
    • Merging and joining data sets
  • Matplotlib
    • Creating a basic plot
    • Commonly used plots
    • Ad hoc data visualization
    • Advanced usage
    • Exporting images
  • The Python Imaging Library (PIL)
    • PIL overview
    • Core image library
    • Image processing
    • Displaying images
  • SymPy
    • What is SymPy?
    • What can it do for you?
    • Creating variables
    • Defining equations
    • Solving equations
  • Conclusion
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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

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