Training room Dogmi, 1st floor (CSC - IT Center for Science)
Training room Dogmi, 1st floor
CSC - IT Center for Science
LIfe Science Center, Keilaranta 14, Espoo, Finland
Description
Python is a modern, object-oriented programming language, which has become popular in several areas of software development. This course introduces the basic concepts of the Python programming language and how it can be used effectively in high-performance computing. Fast array interface (numpy), message-passing interface (mpi4py), and several other useful Python packages such as scipy and matplotlib are introduced. C extension, i.e how to integrate code written in C directly as a part of a Python program, are also shown. Examples include prototyping and solving numerical problems with Python, steering simulations with Python scripts and analyzing results with the help of Python. Course consists of lectures and hands-on exercises.
Preliminary program
Day 1
Introduction to Python
Data types and expressions
Control structures
Functions and modules
File I/O
Text processing
Day 2
Object oriented programming with Python
NumPy - fast array interface to Python
Day 3
Matplotlib-package for visualization
Scipy-package for scientific computing
C extensions for integrating efficient C routines in Python
mpi4py - message-passing interface for Python
Learning outcome
After the course the participants should be able to write scripts and small programs with Python and able to utilize some of the key Python packages for scientific computing (numpy, mpi4py, scipy, matplotlib).
Pre-requisites
Participants are expected to have some experience in computer programming and to be familiar with the basic concepts (e.g. variables, statements, control structures, subroutines) but previous knowledge of Python is not required. Previous experience in high-performance computing (batch systems, MPI, etc.) may be useful.
Price: Free of charge Lecturers: Jussi Enkovaara (CSC), Martti Louhivuori (CSC)
