Introduction to Programming for non-Computer Scientists

What it is about

You learn the fundamental concepts of programming and their practical application with Python. By the end you will be able to write programs, prepare text files for further processing, and automatically collect and process data from the Internet (e.g., social media).

What you will be able to do

• Understand the basics of programming
• Apply the concepts of the Python programming language
• Manipulate text files and prepare them for further processing
• Extract and process data from the Internet and social media

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying theories and methods; prompts for reflection in discussions
• ÜbungApplication of the methods to concrete questions and datasets; active practice

Teaching method

• VorlesungDirect knowledge transfer and reflection of the content in open discussions
• ÜbungPractical application of the learned methods on examples from politics