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The Practical Guide to Python for Scientists and Engineers

Gain insights into using Python for scientific and engineering applications. Delve into real-world scenarios, learn NumPy, Matplotlib, audio processing, and more through practical, hands-on projects.

46 Lessons
2 Projects
7h 30min
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • The learners will use Python for real-world scientific/engineering applications.
  • The learners will learn how to use python libraries.
  • The learners will learn Multithreading in python.
  • The learners will learn Machine learning in python.
  • The learners will learn how to work around with Images and Videos in python.

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46 Lessons7 Quizzes

1.

Introduction

Introduction

Get familiar with Python's versatility, key libraries, IPython's functionality, and hands-on exercises.

2.

Create a Word Counter in Python

Create a Word Counter in Python

Get started with building a Python word counter through file handling and function utilization.

3.

An Introduction to NumPy and Matplotlib

An Introduction to NumPy and Matplotlib

4 Lessons

4 Lessons

Work your way through NumPy arrays and Matplotlib for efficient data visualization in Python.

4.

Python pandas

Python pandas

9 Lessons

9 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of utilizing pandas for data analysis, including visualization, dataset management, and demographic-based insights.

5.

Audio Processing

Audio Processing

5 Lessons

5 Lessons

Solve problems in creating, analyzing, plotting, and cleaning sine waves with Python and FFT.

6.

Image and Video Processing

Image and Video Processing

9 Lessons

9 Lessons

Tackle image and video processing fundamentals, including image display, blurring, edge detection, and facial recognition.

7.

MultiThreading vs. Multiprocessing in Python

MultiThreading vs. Multiprocessing in Python

2 Lessons

2 Lessons

Master the steps to distinguish between Python's multithreading and multiprocessing, optimizing performance.

8.

Machine Learning with an Amazon-like Recommendation Engine

Machine Learning with an Amazon-like Recommendation Engine

4 Lessons

4 Lessons

Step through creating a recommendation engine from user behavior and correlations.

9.

Conclusion

Conclusion

2 Lessons

2 Lessons

Discover the logic behind applying Python for engineering, problem-solving, and future learning paths.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
In this course, you will learn to use Python for real-world scientific/engineering applications. For each topic, there will be a real case scenario where you will build a quick solution in Python to solve the problem. More specifically, you will cover topics such as creating a word counter, NumPy and Matplotlib, audio processing, and a lot more. Throughout each chapter, you will get hands-on experience in building solutions for complex problems that engineers and scientists face every day.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shantnu Tiwari

I have been programming professionally for 17+ years. Starting in embedded development, I moved to Automation using Python. I have written 5 books in Python and created many courses on it as well. My site: https://new.pythonforengineers.com/

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