University of Colorado Boulder

Python Packages for Data Science

This course is part of Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming Specialization

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Di Wu

Instructor: Di Wu

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.4

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Intermediate level

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19 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • By successfully completing this course, you will be able to use Python pacakges developed for data science.

  • You will learn how to use Numpy and Pandas to manipulate data.

  • You will learn how to use Matplotlib and Seaborn to develop data visualizations.

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8 quizzes, 4 assignments

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.4

(31 reviews)

Intermediate level

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19 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

Now you have learned the basics of Python to be able to play the magic! In this module, you are going to learn Python packages and experience their convenience and power. You are going to use the packages for something fun. Are you ready? Let's go!

What's included

5 videos4 readings2 quizzes1 assignment

In Data Science, we play with data. Python has many useful packages for data creation, integration, and manipulation. In this module, you are going to learn NumPy and Pandas, the most widely used two packages for data science. Are you ready? Let's go!

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6 videos6 readings4 quizzes1 assignment

An outstanding data scientist is good at not only data processing and data analyzing but also data visualization and communication. In this module, you are going to learn Matplotlib, one of the most widely used Python package to transform your data in a much more interesting taste. Are you ready? Let's go!

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 quiz1 assignment

Data visualization can be done by matplotlib, and it is not enough. Seaborn is built upon matplotlib, and it provides even more power and convenience to the project. Are you ready? Let's go!

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 quiz1 assignment

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4.3 (12 ratings)
Di Wu
University of Colorado Boulder
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