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There are 4 modules in this course
This if the final course in the specialization which builds upon the knowledge learned in Python Programming Essentials, Python Data Representations, and Python Data Analysis. We will learn how to install external packages for use within Python, acquire data from sources on the Web, and then we will clean, process, analyze, and visualize that data. This course will combine the skills learned throughout the specialization to enable you to write interesting, practical, and useful programs.
By the end of the course, you will be comfortable installing Python packages, analyzing existing data, and generating visualizations of that data. This course will complete your education as a scripter, enabling you to locate, install, and use Python packages written by others. You will be able to effectively utilize tools and packages that are widely available to amplify your effectiveness and write useful programs.
This module will discuss the importance of using and writing documentation. The Python documentation is a valuable resource for learning about language features you haven't seen yet.
What's included
6 videos2 readings1 assignment
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6 videos•Total 38 minutes
Welcome!•2 minutes
Class Structure•3 minutes
Using Python Documentation•8 minutes
Writing Documentation•9 minutes
Python Built-in Modules•5 minutes
Installing Packages in Thonny•10 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Code Reuse•10 minutes
Practice Project: Drawing a USA Map in matplotlib•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Documentation•30 minutes
Week 2
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module will teach you about packages and modules in Python, including how to install packages and how to create your own modules. You will also learn to use the Pygal plotting library.
What's included
6 videos3 readings2 app items
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6 videos•Total 43 minutes
Python Packages and Modules•7 minutes
Importing Your Own Code•7 minutes
Line Plots with Pygal•6 minutes
Installing Packages using PIP - Part 1•7 minutes
Installing Packages using PIP - Part 2•6 minutes
Project 1 Video•11 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Practice Project: Extracting Data from an SVG File•10 minutes
Project Description: Creating Line Plots of GDP Data•10 minutes
OwlTest: Automated Feedback and Assessment•10 minutes
2 app items•Total 120 minutes
Project Submission History•60 minutes
Project: Creating Line Plots of GDP Data•60 minutes
Week 3
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module will teach you about Python sets. Sets are used to hold unordered collections of data without duplicates. We will also discuss efficiency.
What's included
4 videos3 readings1 app item
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4 videos•Total 36 minutes
Python Sets•7 minutes
Analyzing the Efficiency of Your Code•9 minutes
Comparing Two Methods for Joining CSV Files•10 minutes
Project 2 Video•10 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Hashing•10 minutes
Practice Project: Reconciling Cancer-Risk Data with the USA Map•10 minutes
Project Description: Plotting GDP Data on a World Map - Part 1•10 minutes
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
Project: Plotting GDP Data on World Map (Part 1)•60 minutes
Week 4
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
The final project of the specialization will enable you to demonstrate mastery of the concepts you have learned up to this point. You will also be able to understand and compare different approaches to reconciling two data sets.
What's included
3 videos3 readings1 app item
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3 videos•Total 21 minutes
Growing as a Scripter•9 minutes
Project 3 Video•10 minutes
Wrapup Video•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Version Control•10 minutes
Practice Project: Visualizing Cancer-risk Data on the USA Map•10 minutes
Project Description: Plotting GDP Data on a World Map - Part 2•10 minutes
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
Project: Plotting GDP Data on World Map (Part 2)•60 minutes
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