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Session 5 - (2/4)

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Icebreaker question

  • What is one word that you enjoy, in any language, for whatever reason? 
    # Define the icebreaker procedure
for student in class:
    response = icebreaker_question()
    if response.isfunny():
        self.laugh()
    elif response.isinteresting():
        self.stroke_chin_thoughfully()
    else:
        self.thumbs_up()

Learning objectives

In this session we will learn about the the fundamental elements of the python programming langauge: variables, lists, and control flow. By the end of this session you will be more familiar with the following topics:

  • How to assign variables of different data types and perform basic manipulations
  • Creating lists and using list indexing and slicing
  • Control flow using 'for' loops to iterate over lists

Review and Discussion

In class exercises

  • Create an account on genepy.org
  • Work through the first 9 genepy exercises (from 'Hello World' to 'Import')
  • Project planning 1: What are the inputs and outputs of the project you have in mind? What data is available and what is the 'answer' you want to get out of your tool?

Assignments

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