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Discover the role of Python in space exploration

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Provider

Microsoft Learn
Pricing

Free Online Course
Languages

English
Duration & workload

2 hours 53 minutes
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner

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Overview

Module 1: Get an introduction to the types of space exploration problems that Python and data science can influence.

In this module, you will learn:

How code and data science plays a role in space exploration
Where to find STEM resources for learning more

Tip

This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!

Module 2: Learn about what coding is and install tools to help you code.

In this module, you will learn:

What a programming language is
How to install Visual Studio Code and about the benefits of this code editor
How to install extensions to enhance the Visual Studio Code experience
How to install Python and why it is such a popular programming language
How to run a basic Jupyter Notebook within Visual Studio Code

Tip

This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!

Module 3: Learn the basics of Python.

In this module, you will learn:

How and when to use comments
How to use math in Python
How to create variables
How to use pre-made functions
How to output data

Tip

This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!

Module 4: Learn more advanced topics of Python.

In this module, you'll learn:

How to write and when to use conditionals
How to write and when to use while and for loops
How to make your own functions
How to call your own functions
How to use parameters and global variables

Tip

This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start the module to see how you can follow along!

Module 5: Use Python to make a simple program to count the number of each type of space rock.

In this module, you'll learn:

How to write variables in the context of a program
How to use prebuilt functions to read data from a text file
How to create a function and call it in the context of a program
How to write conditionals and loops in the context of a program

Tip

This module is part of a multimodal learning experience. Start module to see how you can follow along!

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Python for space exploration

Introduction
Discover the opportunities of the Artemis Program
Understand continued research goals of space exploration
Dive into STEM through the opportunities of NASA
Achieve more through the inspiration of space travel
Use code and data science practices to solve space exploration problems
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Summary

Module 2: Install coding tools for Python development

Introduction
Understand what defines a programming language
Discover the power to solve problems using Visual Studio Code
Understand the importance of Python in solving big data problems
Exercise - Install and configure Visual Studio Code for data exploration
(Optional) Exercise - Run Visual Studio Code in your browser for data exploration
Exercise - Install Python to use in Visual Studio Code for data exploration
Exercise - Install Visual Studio Code extensions needed for data exploration
Exercise - Create a Jupyter Notebook file in Visual Studio Code and run a simple program
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 3: Write basic Python in Notebooks

Introduction
Exercise - Add comments to Python Notebooks to add clarity to your code
Exercise - Code basic arithmetic in Python for future data analysis
Exercise - Create variables in Python Notebooks for future data analysis
Exercise - Create and manipulate text in Python code
Exercise - Create lists of data in Python code
Exercise - View results of variables and expressions in Python Notebooks
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 4: Code control statements in Python

Introduction
Exercise - Compare values of data with Python code
Exercise - Control the flow of code using conditional statements
Exercise - Repeat code with while and for loops
Exercise - Chunk code into functions for easy reusability and readability
Exercise - Import data from text files with Python
Exercise - Use parameters to specify variability in functions
Knowledge check
Summary

Module 5: Count the number of Moon rocks by type using Python

Introduction
Exercise - Create a Jupyter Notebook to explore data about Moon rocks
Exercise - Read in Moon rock data from a text file for exploration
Exercise - Create a function to count types of Moon rocks found
Exercise - Count the number of Moon rocks by calling a Python function
Exercise - Analyze and summarize data in Python
Knowledge check
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