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Live online: Python Essentials for Water III

Australian Water School
Python programming language in the water sector

Target Audience

This course is intended for anyone working in the water sector, that has no or very limited experience with Python.

Description

Python has become part of the toolbox of scientists and engineers, and has numerous applications in hydrology. By mastering Python, you are able to extend data analysis and modelling capabilities far beyond what is possible with spreadsheets, GIS platforms and other standard software.

This course is intended for anyone working in the water sector, that has no or very limited experience with Python. In three sessions, you will learn the basics of Python and be provided an overview of its most important libraries. The course will give you the confidence to create basic programs to process hydrological data and calculations. Join us to make Python a part of your professional toolbox!

Schedule Outline

Session 1: Thursday 13th October, 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Sydney Time)

  • Things you need to get started with Python
  • Basics of Python and useful packages
  • First steps: Python language and simple scripts

Session 2: Thursday 20th October, 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Sydney Time)

  • Working with arrays and dataframes
  • Loading, viewing and analysing data
  • Statistics and curve fitting

Session 3: Thursday 27th October, 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Sydney Time)

  • Working with time series and geospatial data
  • Interfacing with GIS software
  • Create stunning graphs and animations

Learning objectives

In this course, you will develop confidence in the powerful programming language Python and be able to:

  • Gain basic command of the Python programming language
  • Ability to work with arrays and dataframes
  • Process spreadsheet and GIS data
  • Perform hydrological calculations
  • Visualise data and model results in graphs
  • Be introduced to pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, SciPy
  • See Jupyter and Anaconda scripting demonstrated

 

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Duration 1
Start date October 13, 2022
Language English

Format

6+ hours of session recordings with unlimited access for 30-days after the last live session; Pre-and-post-course materials; Exercises between the 3 sessions; Manual of the course and working model download/s.

Certification

Completion Certification provided upon completion of the course
Currency AUD
Price
Early Bird (until 29th Sep)
495
Full Fee
595
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