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University of Michigan

DCO042 - Python For Informatics

University of Michigan via Independent

Overview

This course teaches students how to program in Python to solve data analysis problems. By the end of the course, students will be able to write Python programs to manipulate data, analyze text, and visualize data. The course covers topics such as variables, expressions, conditional execution, functions, and loops. The teaching method includes video lectures, readings, quizzes, and programming assignments. This course is suitable for beginners with no prior programming experience who are interested in learning Python for data analysis.

Taught by

Charles Severance

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 14 Class Central reviews

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    廖珮函
  • Probably the gentlest introduction to programming for adults possible - so especially suitable for someone who feels a bit intimidated by computers &/programming - with a very helpful forum and a forgiving grading policy. Four stars because althoug…
  • Good course for learning the pure fundamentals for Python. Dr. Chuck is a great instructor and his lectures are certainly not boring.

    If you have any previous programming background (even minimally), you may find the first several lessons rather easy and skippable. However, as the course progresses the concepts and particularly the assignments become more and more challenging.

    I would definitely consider taking a more advanced Python course from Dr. Chuck.
  • Anonymous
    I've tried (and failed) to learn basic programming in the past. This course was accessible, easy to follow and fun. The lectures and exercises demystify Python and programming in general. Plus Chuck is one of the most entertaining lecturers I've ever had. There were a lot of times when I laughed out loud. Not something I would've expected from a course on programming. Highly recommended.
  • Anonymous
    I have done programming before but that was 6 years ago. His stuff was a amazing way to get back into it. His book and the course together are a great way to dive into understanding programming.

    I would recommend this to anyone and everyone looking to learn programming or refresh on it.
  • Edgar S. Hurtado
    Dr. Chuck did a really beautiful job with this MOOC I highly recommend this course for absolute beginners. You will learn the basics of programming and will allow you to take more challenging courses.
  • I am taking it along with Rice (Does it sound weird,whatever), and I seriously feel there cannot be a better beginner's program than Dr.Charles' one. #Completenoob
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