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Introduction to Data Science with Python
4.3174 ratingsLearn the concepts and techniques that make up the foundation of data science and machine learning.
Overview
This class provides an introduction to the Python programming language and the iPython notebook. This is the third course in the Genomic Big Data Science Specialization from Johns Hopkins University.
Syllabus 4
- Week One 2 hours
This week we will have an overview of Python and take the first steps towards programming.
- Week Two 2 hours
In this module, we'll be taking a look at Data Structures and Ifs and Loops.
- Week Three 1.5 hours
In this module, we have a long three-part lecture on Functions as well as a 10-minute look at Modules and Packages.
- Week Four 2.5 hours
In this module, we have another long three-part lecture, this time about Communicating with the Outside, as well as a final lecture about Biopython.
Skills you'll practise
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
- A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
- Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
- Taught by Johns Hopkins University, one of the strongest names in its field.
- Self-paced: start any time.
- A clear syllabus (4 parts) you can see before you start.
Disadvantages
- Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
- Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.
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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free
- Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
- Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.
Taught by
- Mihaela Pertea, PhDAssistant Professor, Center for Computational Biology
- Steven Salzberg, PhDProfessor, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Biostatistics
Johns Hopkins University is in Tier 1: world-leading universities and India's top institutes of our institution ranking (93/100).
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