Advanced Python for Scientists

A workshop offered by the University IT and Data Center (HRZ)

Do you use Python in your scientific work? Do you run Python code on HPC clusters, or simply on your laptop? This workshop will teach you some of the Python-related topics beyond the absolute basics of the language – things you will likely run into as a scientist using Python.

In-person Workshop

Monday, January 13, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Trainer

Jan Steiner

Language

English

Location

PC Room 0.012 at the HRZ,
Wegelerstr. 6

Target Group

Doctoral students and postdocs

Track(s)

Research, Business and Organizations

Certificate

8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate

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Description

Preliminary list of topics:

Overview of common frameworks: Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, Pytorch, Tensorflow
What everyone should know about Python performance
pip and Conda basics
Using pip and Conda on HPC clusters
Using GPUs and other system resources
Parallel computing with Python

Since this workshop is being held for the first time, the list of topics is potentially subject to major changes.

Registration happens via eCampus (Uni-ID required). The course may be held more than once, depending on presenter availability and number of registrations.

IMPORTANT:

After registering, you MUST JOIN ONE OF THE GROUPS, depending on when you want to attend the course.