Python for Scientists — Scientific Data Analysis with Python

Overview

Python applied to research data: import experimental or field measurements, clean the data, handle missing values, run statistics, produce clear figures and keep analyses reproducible. Examples from geology, biology and environmental science.

Tools : Python NumPy Pandas SciPy Matplotlib Jupyter

Who is this course for?

• PhD students
• Researchers
• Scientists
• Master's students
• Engineers

• PhD students and researchers who analyze their own data.
• Master's students in the sciences.
• Engineers and scientists who want to automate their analyses.

What you will be able to do

• Import laboratory or field data (CSV, Excel)
• Clean data and handle missing values
• Run descriptive statistics and simple tests with SciPy
• Produce clear figures with Matplotlib
• Structure a reproducible analysis in Jupyter or Google Colab
• Adapt the methods to your discipline (geology, biology, environment)

Practical exercises and projects

1. 1 Analysis of a set of measurements containing missing and outlying values
2. 2 Comparison of two experimental groups with a statistical test and a figure
3. 3 A reproducible notebook ready to accompany a paper or a thesis

Program

1. 01 — Python and Jupyter / Colab

   Working environment and language basics.

2. 02 — Scientific data with NumPy and Pandas

   Data structures, import, selection.

3. 03 — Data cleaning and quality

   Missing values, outliers, formats.

4. 04 — Statistics with SciPy

   Descriptive statistics, comparisons, simple tests.

5. 05 — Scientific figures

   Readable charts for a paper or a thesis.

6. 06 — Reproducibility

   Organize and document an analysis so it can be redone and shared.

Prerequisites

No programming experience is mandatory. Basic statistics notions are useful.

Teaching method

80% practice / 20% theory

• Short alternation of theory and exercises: you practice throughout the session.
• Concrete cases and realistic datasets drawn from professional or academic situations.
• Limited group size, with the instructor supporting you during the exercises.
• In-person training in a training room in Marrakech.

Location

📍 Marrakech — in-person training in a training room provided by a partner school. The exact address is given for each session.

Price

The price is set for each session and has not been published yet. Request the next dates to find out.

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