Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions related to this course.
Q. What is Python for Non-STEM
Python is a programming language.
Q. What makes this workshop unique
This workshop is for Non-STEM students, that being said, anyone can enroll in this workshop regardless of your experience in programming. If you are new to programming, that’s great! If you have little experience in programming, you may find some concepts familiar
Q. What are the commitments?
In order to earn badge at the end of this course you need to complete certain challenges. A class on saturday and sunday( 2 hours each) followed by an assignment which needs to be submitted before next saturday and sunday.
Q. What will I learn in this workshop?
All the basics of python programming language. This workshop doesn’t not guarantee to make you a full-time programmer, but can get you started with your programming journey. Topics included are
- Installation Instruction
- Basic variables
- Operations
- Loops
- String operations
- File handling operations
- Basic visualizations
Q. What’s the cost of enrolling in this workshop?
Nothing, If you are a John Jay student. Just register at this link.
Q. Can I complete this workshop asynchronously?
Of course you can! The session will be recorded on zoom and posted on Blackboard. You can watch the video at your own pace. Just remember to submit your assignment on time. NOTE: No Extensions on assignment submission deadline
Q. I cannot view this course on my Blackboard, what should I do?
Well, Take a deep breath, log into your Blackboard. Scroll down and find a search bar under the section Organization. Enter “python” and hit enter/return. From there, you can enroll in this workshop. Exhale.
Q. Where can I download Anaconda from?
Go to this page and find your OS(mac/windows/linux) and choose a “Graphical Installer”. Download it. Install it(just few next next and next clicks) and Voila!
Q. How to install Anaconda?
Here is the link for step by step detailed instruction, https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/install/
Q. How to run jupyter notebook?
For windows, go to start and search for Anaconda Prompt. For mac, open termina(cmd+space), and type terminal. Type in the following command
jupyter notebook
Q. Nothing worked for me, can I skip my assignments or submit it on a later date?
Unfortunately no, head to https://www.online-python.com/ and write your code. Once done, save this code with .py extension and send me.(people submitting their code using jupyter notebook will submit .ipynb).
Any more questions? Email me at my given email address(check your syllabus copy for my address)
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