Introduction to Python Programming

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This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of the Python programming language including data types, data structures, variables, packages, modules, programming practices, and more. Using lectures and hands-on demonstrations, students will learn how to write Python programs that store, retrieve, represent, transform, analyze, and visualize biomedical and clinical data. Upon completing this introductory course, students will have acquired foundational knowledge using Python to solve problems as well as gained the self-confidence to expand their knowledge of Python well beyond this course. Non-majors need permission from the department.