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Computer Science: Python for Data Analysis – Programming Techniques & Approaches With Dr Robert Blair From University of East Anglia
11th October 2022 @ 16:30 - 17:30
In this Computer Science session, Dr Robert Blair, Lecturer in Computing Sciences in the School of Computing Sciences at University of East Anglia, will run an interactive skills and insight workshop for students on Python for Data Analysis – Programming Techniques & Approaches.
The session will develop skills and approaches to support students in developing their skill in analysis of data applicable in Computer Science studies and future aspirations. The knowledge gained in this session is applicable across a wide range of studies which use qualitative and quantitative data.
In the session we will start by using Python programming libraries to import text form the web to look at the original length of a ‘tweet’ in comparison to the average number of characters found in a sentence from classic texts published in 1844 and 1868. After this we will look at publicly available ‘Open’ geodata to build an interactive map of bike sharing in San Francisco
During the session you will be have the opportunity to input and run code in a browser based Jupyter Notebook i.e. without the need to set up an IDE or work from the command line. For the first task we will collect text from a web source then use Python libraries including Numpy, Pandas, Matplolib and Urllib to analyse the data. For the second task we introduce the visualisation library Folium along with Python widgets to create an interactive map based on geolocation data.
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Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Year 12 & 13 students (and equivalent) studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Computer Science and related disciplines.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance, with respect to challenges they may face or questions they have. Students can also think about questions they have about studying Computer Science at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Bluejeans (similar to Zoom) and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: