Python 101: Introduction to Programming
Instructor: Shreya Kochar
Introduction
The Python Research Program is offering a 3 week summer introductory course for Python called Python 101. It will be held from June 16th to July 7th on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. There will be ten one-hour sessions all held on weekdays. Students will learn basic Python programming (no prerequisites). During the program the students should expect to create the following:
1. Small project(s)
2. GitHub profile to upload their code to
3. A paper on their experiences as a log that they can use for college essays
Additionally, students will receive the following:
1. Certificate of completion
2. One free college application advice session (see more information here)
1. Small project(s)
2. GitHub profile to upload their code to
3. A paper on their experiences as a log that they can use for college essays
Additionally, students will receive the following:
1. Certificate of completion
2. One free college application advice session (see more information here)
Structure
We will be using Google classroom, so every student is expected to have a gmail account and access to the internet. We will also be meeting over Zoom daily for lecture and to discuss the relevance of the topics of the day. Instructors and TAs will be hosting several after-hour sessions to get to know students as well, in addition to providing support with homework and talking about future goals.
Topics
- Python Syntax
- Basic logic
- Variables
- Booleans & Conditionals
- For & While Loops
- Lists
- Dictionaries
Expectations
Students are expected to be in good communication with the instructors – by this, we mean if they need to skip a class or will be late for any reason, they should notify us in advance. Students are also expected to complete homework assignments by the due dates given, unless they need extra time.
Contact
Feel free to send any questions to shreya.kochar@wellesley.edu
Python 201: Programming with Interdisciplinary Fields
Instructors: Shreya Kochar and Aneesha Sreerama
Introduction
The Python Research Program is offering a 5 week summer project-based course to explore different fields in conjunction with computer science. It will be offered twice throughout the summer, so students need only apply for one of the two cohorts:
Cohort 1: June 16th to July 21th
Cohort 2: July 23rd to August 27th
There will be fifteen one-hour sessions all held on weekdays. Students will learn intermediate and advanced python programming techniques, work with large datasets using data analysis & visualization frameworks in python, and develop a project related to a field of study of their choice.
Additionally, students will receive the following:
Prerequisites include either Python 101 or prior python programming experience. Students can choose one of the following three tracks, depending on their interests:
Cohort 1: June 16th to July 21th
Cohort 2: July 23rd to August 27th
There will be fifteen one-hour sessions all held on weekdays. Students will learn intermediate and advanced python programming techniques, work with large datasets using data analysis & visualization frameworks in python, and develop a project related to a field of study of their choice.
Additionally, students will receive the following:
- Certificate of completion
- One free college application advice session (see more information here)
- Letters of recommendations for high performing students who build good projects and generally take the time out of their day to succeed in our program
Prerequisites include either Python 101 or prior python programming experience. Students can choose one of the following three tracks, depending on their interests:
Python for Bioinformatics/Pre-med/Neuroscience Track:
note: the research project’s focus here is on learning bioinformatics tools, and your project will pertain towards this
- Brain scans and image processing
- Bioinformatics tools
- Protein genomic datasets
- Learn how to read complex scientific research papers (in preparation for writing your own)
- Research a specific protein using all the tools you have learned; write a scientific research paper on it and create a project.
Python for Data Science/Computer Science Applications:
note: the research project’s focus here is on learning more about computer science, data science, and engineering through hands-on projects!
- Object Oriented Programming
- Analyzing social media data (Twitter, Reddit, etc.)
- Creating interesting visuals (ex: https://datavizcatalogue.com/)
Python for Economics/Finance/Business Applications:
note: the research project’s focus here is on learning more about the mentioned subjects through a programming and quantitative perspective
- Using python to extract data regarding unemployment, GDP, and inflation rates
- Analyzing sales data (ex: How often do people buy soda with a pizza?)
- Creating a stock predicting model
Structure
Students are expected to be in good communication with the instructors – by this, we mean if they need to skip a class or will be late for any reason, they should notify us in advance. Students are also expected to complete homework assignments by the due dates given, unless they need extra time.
Expectations
We will be using Google classroom, so every student is expected to have a email account and access to the internet. We will also be meeting over Zoom daily for lecture and to discuss the relevance of the topics of the day. Instructors and TAs will be hosting several after-hour sessions to get to know students as well, in addition to providing support with homework and talking about future goals.
Contact
Feel free to send any questions to shreya.kochar@wellesley.edu or sreerama.a@northeastern.edu
USA Computing Olympiad Preparation
Instructor: Andrew Chen
Introduction
We are offering a 6 week summer course designed to prepare for the USACO Silver division, with a short introduction to USACO Gold topics. The class will be taught in C++. Prior knowledge of C++ is not required, but experience with a similar language, like Java or C, is highly recommended. It will be held from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from June 16th to July 26th. There will be a total of 18 sessions.
Additionally, students will receive the following:
Additionally, students will receive the following:
- Certificate of completion
- One free college application advice session (see more information here)
Topics
1. Basic data structures
2. Sorting and Searching Algorithms
3. Traversing trees (BFS/DFS)
4. Minimum tree spanning algorithms
5. Shortest Path Algorithms
2. Sorting and Searching Algorithms
3. Traversing trees (BFS/DFS)
4. Minimum tree spanning algorithms
5. Shortest Path Algorithms
Structure
Assignments and notes will be shared through Google classroom, so students are expected to have a Gmail account and access to the internet. Lectures will be held over Zoom. Andrew will be hosting several after-hour sessions to get to know students as well, in addition to providing support with homework and talking about future goals.
Contact
Feel free to send any questions to a.chen@princeton.edu
