University of Colorado Boulder
Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming Specialization

Learn to use Python for Data Science. Become familiar with Python and essential packages for data manipulation visualization.

Di Wu

Instructor: Di Wu

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(170 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Fundamentals of Python Programming

  • Data Manipulation Packages such as Numpy and Pandas

  • Data Visualization Packages such as Matplotlib and Seaborn

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Introduction to Python Fundamentals

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What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to describe the fundamentals of programming in Python.

  • You will be able to identify basic variables and data types.

  • You will also be able to write simple programs with Python.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Programming
Category: Data Science
Category: Python Programming
Category: Coding
Category: Flow control

Introduction to Python Functions

Course 218 hours4.8 (48 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to use functions predefined in Python and in Python packages.

  • You will also be able to define Python functions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Engineering
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Data Science
Category: Python Programming
Category: Functions

Python Packages for Data Science

Course 319 hours4.5 (56 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to use Python pacakges developed for data science.

  • You will learn how to use Numpy and Pandas to manipulate data.

  • You will learn how to use Matplotlib and Seaborn to develop data visualizations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Seaborn
Category: Numpy
Category: Pandas
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Matplotlib

Instructor

Di Wu
University of Colorado Boulder
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