Python Programming for Biologists (beginner)

 

Summary

 

Course description:

Immerse yourself in the world of Python programming with our comprehensive course tailored specifically for biologists and life scientists. Throughout this course, participants will embark on a journey into the Python programming language, gaining both theoretical knowledge and hands-on coding experience. By engaging in practical exercises and projects, you will develop a solid foundation in Python and its applications in the realm of biology.

 

Target Audience:

This course is designed for biologists at all levels, including students, researchers, and group leaders, who possess little to no prior programming experience.

 

Course Content:

• Introduction to Python, Programming Concepts, and Data Types
• Exploring Basic Data Types, Initial Coding, and Data Manipulation
• Understanding Collections: Lists and Tuples
• Group Project 1
• Exploring Collections: Dictionaries
• Conditional Statements and Loops
• Advanced String Manipulation
• Group Project 2
• Input/Output (I/O) Handling
• Structuring Code with Functions
• Group Project 3
• Modules and Libraries: An Introduction to BioPython
• Final Group Project Presentation and Discussion

 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, participants will acquire the following skills:

• Write and execute basic Python code to extract, parse, process and analyse biological data.
• Grasp the fundamentals of bioinformatics libraries in Python.
• Gain proficiency in data analysis using Python.
• Develop well-organized and reusable code.
• Create a simple Python project tailored to their specific field of study.

 

Please register via imprs-tp@psych.mpg.de.