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78088-01 - Lecture with practical courses: First Steps with Python (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Wandrille Duchemin (wandrille.duchemin@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Participants will learn the basics of Python, an open-source and general-purpose scripting language which runs on all major operating systems, and which is one of the most common languages for data analysis in many scientific fields. This course is addressed to beginners in programming and will teach the basic concepts and data structures necessary to solve routine data manipulation tasks. Importantly, we will cover the concepts, terminology, and approach to documentation required to further develop skills in Python programming independently. The goal is to take control of your research questions in an independent manner. |
| Learning objectives | • Create, populate, and modify data structures • Work with files: read and write files • Install and import libraries and modules • Write functions • Apply best practices in Python programming • Debug and document your own code |
| Comments | Please bring your own laptop. Instructions regarding the software to install on your computer will be communicated before the course. |
| Admission requirements | Primarily for PhD students at the Department of Environmental Sciences (Master’s students may join with permission). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 04.03.2026 | 09.30-17.30 | Botanik, Seminarraum 00.005 |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 09.30-17.30 | Botanik, Seminarraum 00.005 |
| Friday 06.03.2026 | 09.30-17.30 | Botanik, Seminarraum 00.005 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Botany: Recommendations (PhD subject: Botany) Doctorate Environmental Sciences: Recommendations (PhD subject: Environmental Sciences) Doctorate Geography: Recommendations (PhD subject: Geography) Doctorate Geosciences: Recommendations (PhD subject: Geosciences) Doctorate Prehistory and Archaeological Science: Recommendations (PhD subject: Prehistory and Archaeological Science) Doctorate Zoology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Zoology) Geography: Recommendations (PhD subject: Geography) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Attendance and active participation during the three course days. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Umweltwissenschaften |