Introduction to Python

• Jérôme de Favereau (UCLouvain/IRMP/CP3)

Room: SCES A.04B <table border="0" cellpadding="10px"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <p>Python is a programming language that can be used both for scientific computing (as a replacement for Fortran or C/C++) and for everyday scripting (as a replacement for Bash or Perl), but also to develop full programs with a GUI as well as headless services. It is a very nice tool to include in any scientist's toolbox.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td rowspan="2"> <p><strong>Contents:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Language syntax</li> <li>The core modules</li> <li>Installing external modules</li> <li>Writing and distributing modules</li> </ul> </td> <td> <p><strong>Prerequisite:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Being able to use SSH with private keys&nbsp;</li> <li>Being familiar with a text editor&nbsp;</li> <li>Mastering the Linux command line and the GNU utilities (mkdir, cp, scp, etc.)</li> <li>Notions of programming</li> </ul> <p><strong>Type:</strong>&nbsp;Hands-on<br /> <strong>Target audience</strong>: Rookie programmer<br /> <strong>Must:&nbsp;</strong>This session is a nice-to-have for those who do not know Python.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Python: Object Oriented Programming

• Olivier Mattelaer (UCLouvain/CISM)

Room: SCES A.04B

Python: Functional Programming

• pieter heremans (UCLouvain)

Room: SCES A.04B