University of Michigan
Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging Specialization
University of Michigan

Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging Specialization

Write and systematically debug Python code.. Learn to develop readable and reproducible code in Python while investigating, manipulating, and analyzing real-world data using Python libraries.

Anthony Whyte
Paul Resnick
Elle O'Brien

Instructors: Anthony Whyte

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Use Jupyter Notebook to implement basic Python workflows and constructs.

  • Apply the OILER framework for debugging many common Python bugs.

  • Use official Python documentation to enhance understanding of different programming formats.

  • Interpret Python error messages to resolve runtime execution issues.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Analysis
Category: Computer Programming
Category: Generative AI
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Debugging
Category: Code Review
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Python Programming
Category: Software Documentation
Category: Maintainability

What you'll learn

  • Create and manipulate NumPy arrays, including performing basic arithmetic operations and handling missing data.

  • Apply advanced NumPy techniques such as broadcasting, masking, and aggregation functions.

  • Construct and modify pandas DataFrames and Series, use methods to filter and inspect data, and handle missing data.

  • Utilize pandas for data aggregation, summary statistics, and dataframe merging to analyze a real dataset.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Jupyter
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Debugging
Category: NumPy
Category: Python Programming

What you'll learn

  • Use vector operations in NumPy for applied mathematics.

  • Visualize and analyze data distributions using NumPy and SciPy.

  • Use statistics to describe patterns in data distributions.

  • Conduct statistical inference using hypothesis testing with computational methods.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Analysis
Category: Scatter Plots
Category: Probability
Category: Regression Analysis
Category: Probability & Statistics
Category: NumPy
Category: Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Category: Histogram
Category: Sampling (Statistics)
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Probability Distribution
Category: Debugging
Category: Statistical Inference
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Python Programming
Category: Linear Algebra
Category: Statistics

What you'll learn

  • Independently debug a variety of code issues.

  • Interpret and implement evolving project requirements.

  • Import, clean, and manipulate data acquired from remote sources.

  • Deliver notebooks that can be read, run, and reproduced.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computational Thinking
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Processing
Category: Integrated Development Environments
Category: Scientific Visualization
Category: Programming Principles
Category: NumPy
Category: Program Development
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Jupyter
Category: Pandas (Python Package)
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Numerical Analysis
Category: Debugging
Category: Data Structures
Category: Python Programming
Category: Maintainability
Category: Software Documentation

Instructors

Anthony Whyte
University of Michigan
4 Courses810 learners

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