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Scientific Programming with Python and C++

Instructor: Dr. Gregory Watson

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Scientific Programming with Python and C++ is aimed at providing scientist with the basic skills necessary to use Python and C++ for scientific computing. In particular the course will cover:

Basics:

  • Understanding the shell
  • Using Git and GitHub

Python:

  • Introduction to Python
  • The IPython and PyDev development environments

C++:

  • Introduction to C++
  • Compiling and running programs
  • Using Makefiles

The course will be based on the excellent Software Carpentry curriculum and will incorporate pair-programming and live coding. The course will take a student-centered, active learning, approach to teaching this material. Class will typically consist of a short introductions to programming techniques, followed by hands on computing exercises.