Project-Based Programming for Research
PSYC 381
Spring 2016
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01
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| Crosslisting:
QAC 261 |
| Certificates: Applied Data Science |
This project-based course will introduce students to programming in the context of research design, data visualization, and analysis of Big Data, focusing on the essential concepts and tools needed to carry out research and problem solving and to keep abreast of new technologies. We will survey these topics by combining scientific problems and modern programming approaches, and students will learn the fundamentals of programming required for structuring and conducting research. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Laboratory Course | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Python Manual sections.
Tutorials covering introductory programming topics for research.
Specialized project-based handouts.
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Examinations and Assignments:
10 project-based homework assignments
Final Project: In order to reinforce the independence and confidence building aspect of this course, the students are expected to build a research project of their own desgin. Examples and ideas will be provided. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This section is part of the Spring Intensive pilot program. Students who enroll in the program will take courses during spring 2016 one at a time, each during a three-week time period. This class will meet Feb 15 - Mar 4, from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday.
Students interested in the program should contact Lisa Dierker, ldierker@wesleyan.edu. Selected students will be notified directly and will not need to participate in the pre-registration system. |
| Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa C. Times: .MTWRF. 09:00AM-12:00PM; Location: SCIE189; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 20 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
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