University of Michigan
Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging Specialization
University of Michigan

Data-Oriented Python Programming and Debugging Specialization

Write and systematically debug Python code. . Learn to develop readable and reproducible code in Python while investigating, manipulating, and analyzing real-world data using Python libraries.

Anthony Whyte
Paul Resnick
Elle O'Brien

Instructors: Anthony Whyte

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months
at 11 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Effective use of modules, functions, and object methods in data-driven computing.

  • Competent independent debugging and self-help skills in Python.

  • Proficient programming with common data structures such as arrays and DataFrames using libraries like NumPy and pandas.

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March 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Use Jupyter Notebook to implement basic Python workflows and constructs.

  • Apply the OILER framework for debugging many common Python bugs.

  • Use official Python documentation to enhance understanding of different programming formats.

  • Interpret Python error messages to resolve runtime execution issues.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Debugging
Category: Data Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Create and manipulate NumPy arrays, including performing basic arithmetic operations and handling missing data.

  • Apply advanced NumPy techniques such as broadcasting, masking, and aggregation functions.

  • Construct and modify pandas DataFrames and Series, use methods to filter and inspect data, and handle missing data.

  • Utilize pandas for data aggregation, summary statistics, and dataframe merging to analyze a real dataset.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Debugging
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Critical Thinking

What you'll learn

  • Use vector operations in NumPy for applied mathematics.

  • Visualize and analyze data distributions using NumPy and SciPy.

  • Use statistics to describe patterns in data distributions.

  • Conduct statistical inference using hypothesis testing with computational methods.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Statistics
Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Debugging
Category: Data Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Independently debug a variety of code issues.

  • Interpret and implement evolving project requirements.

  • Import, clean, and manipulate data acquired from remote sources.

  • Deliver notebooks that can be read, run, and reproduced.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python (Programming Language)
Category: Debugging
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Analysis

Instructors

Anthony Whyte
University of Michigan
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