Overview
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- Module 1: Get an introduction to the types of space exploration problems that Python and data science can influence.
- How code and data science plays a role in space exploration
- Where to find STEM resources for learning more
- Module 2: Learn about what coding is and install tools to help you code.
- What a programming language is
- How to install Visual Studio Code and about the benefits of this code editor
- How to install extensions to enhance the Visual Studio Code experience
- How to install Python and why it is such a popular programming language
- How to run a basic Jupyter Notebook within Visual Studio Code
- Module 3: Learn the basics of Python.
- How and when to use comments
- How to use math in Python
- How to create variables
- How to use pre-made functions
- How to output data
- Module 4: Learn more advanced topics of Python.
- How to write and when to use conditionals
- How to write and when to use while and for loops
- How to make your own functions
- How to call your own functions
- How to use parameters and global variables
- Module 5: Use Python to make a simple program to count the number of each type of space rock.
- How to write variables in the context of a program
- How to use prebuilt functions to read data from a text file
- How to create a function and call it in the context of a program
- How to write conditionals and loops in the context of a program
In this module, you will learn:
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This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!
In this module, you will learn:
Tip
This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!
In this module, you will learn:
Tip
This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!
In this module, you'll learn:
Tip
This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!
In this module, you'll learn:
Tip
This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start module to see how you can follow along!
