Introduction to Python in Environmental Sciences
ARIES & Cefas course
General information
- The 3-day course organised by ARIES DTP and Cefas giving a hands-on introduction to Python programming language.
- You will learn Python programming, starting from the basics, and evolving into data analysis aand visualisation using data formats commonly used in environmental sciences.
- Suitable for both python novices and intermediate users.
- In person course at the UEA (Blackdale school building). Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
- We will offer a limited number of places online for ARIES studends that are not registered with the UEA and CEFAS staff based in Weymouth.
When and where
| Day | Time (BST) | Location | Topics covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th June 2023 | 8:30 - 17:00 | UEA BDS 0.21 | Python basics |
| 6th June 2023 | 9:00 - 17:00 | UEA BDS 0.21 | Functions, simple programs and arrays |
| 9th June 2023 | 9:00 - 17:00 | UEA BDS 0.21 | Plotting and data analysis |
Full timetable available here.
Topics covered by the course
- Python basics and programming environment
- Core scientific libraries: numpy, scipy, pandas
- Simple visualisation in matplotlib
- Plotting data on maps
- Working with environmental sciences data formats
Ahead of the course
- Install course environment and materials in the week before.
- Bring your own laptop.
Registration and enquiries
The course is free for
- Aries DTP students
- Cefas staff and CASE students
The course is open to all UEA students and staff but there is a fee of 50 GBP. See contact below for enquiries.
Register at Eventbrite.
If you have queries please contact:
Unable to attend?
Contact us by email to receive access to the recorded sessions.
Support after the course?
Cefas
The PyFAS group meets regularly, to present work, discuss python problems and provide general support.
Contact Claire Beraud to join the group and receive future invites.
The Turn up & Code code group meets regularly to support personal development in programming in any language.
Contact Lianne Harrison if you ar enot receiving calendar invites.
UEA
The UEA Python group meets occasionally. Check the archives of previous sessions here: https://ueapy.github.io. Or join our Slack workspace to ask questions and take part in weekly coding drop ins.
