Dear Colleagues, I have the pleasure to announce my "Python scientific data packages" course (see https://training.vbcf.ac.at/training/pydata.php ). This course teaches you how to use the NumPy and Pandas packages which are the foundations of scientific computing in Python. Knowledge of NumPy and Pandas is a pre-requisite for my upcoming machine learning courses. Please read the following information carefully to the end. DATE/TIME: 28th August (Friday), 09:00 - 13:00. Please check your calendar and sign up only if you can attend. Do not take away slots from others by signing up and then not joining. TOPICS: NumPy: - Array creation. - Array indexing. - Array manipulation: reshaping, adding/removing rows and columns. - Broadcasting and universal functions ("ufunc"-s). - Text and binary file input/output. Pandas: - Series and DataFrame objects. - Object creation, data input/output. - Indexing. - Adding and removing rows and columns. Rearranging tables. Sorting. - Numerical work: aggregate functions, simple statistics, random samples. OUT OF SCOPE: - No data analysis. PREREQUISITES: - Python programming experience. The Python programming course (https://training.vbcf.ac.at/training/pylang.php) held just before offers a good foundation. COST: Free of charge. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Strictly limited to 16. First come, first served. HOW TO REGISTER: Ask your supervisor for permission to attend, then open this URL: https://training.vbcf.ac.at/training/schedule.php . Click on the appropriate [REGISTER] button. Note that the Python programming course is also open; click carefully! :-) Then fill out the registration form. Please specify your job type correctly. Use an Austrian academic email address. See https://training.vbcf.ac.at/training/practical_information.php for details. Thank you, András