Introduction to Python Programming in the Laboratory (LAPTOP REQUIRED)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · 8 hr. 30 min. (America/Chicago)
Short Course Office - Room 211
Short Course
Bioanalytical & Life Science

Information

Python is one of the most popular and useful cross-platform general-purpose programming languages. Its simplicity and “batteries included” philosophy has driven its popularity and broad applicability, especially for handling scientific data. In this hands-on course, we will cover the basics of programming in Python, introduce the most relevant libraries for laboratory scientists, and demonstrate how to solve authentic tasks encountered in a typical lab. Continue your Python skill development with our next course, Streamlining your Laboratory with Python.
Day of Week
Saturday
Session Number
SC-7387
Application
Life Sciences
Methodology
Data Management
Primary Focus
Application

Short Course Information

Course Level
Beginner
Duration
Full Day Course
Learning Objective
Learning Objectives: (500-character limit) • Install and work with Python. • Learn basic Python programming skills. • Handle laboratory data. • Solve problems relevant to the scientific laboratory.
Course Outline
• Introduction to Python and its role in a scientific laboratory. • Python data types, conditional execution, and iteration. • Reading and writing files, spreadsheets, and databases. • Working with data and data structures. • Reducing and summarizing raw measurements. • Monitoring the file system and reacting to changes, automatically.
Target Audience
• Scientists working with data. • Laboratory managers who are interested in managing data and reducing it to interpretable results. • System Integrators with a need to control and monitor automated system operation. • Students with a desire to learn how to wrangle and present their results.
Early Fee (before Jan 29, 2026)
$900.00
Full Fee (after Jan 29, 2026)
$1100.00

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