Duke University
Python and Pandas for Data Engineering
Duke University

Python and Pandas for Data Engineering

This course is part of Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering Specialization

Taught in English

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Kennedy Behrman
Alfredo Deza
Noah Gift

Instructors: Kennedy Behrman

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51 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • Setup a provisioned Python project environment

  • Use Pandas libraries to read and write data into data structures and files

  • Employ Vim and Visual Studio Code to write Python code

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24 quizzes, 1 assignment

Course

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
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There are 4 modules in this course

This week, you will learn how to set up an isolated Python environment with third party libraries and apply it by setting up a virtual environment including Pandas and Jupyter.

What's included

15 videos12 readings5 quizzes1 assignment1 discussion prompt6 ungraded labs

This week, you will learn how to create and use Python Sequences, Dictionaries, Sets, List Comprehensions, and Generators. Additionally, you will learn how to apply these by manipulating client data in a Jupyter notebook.

What's included

12 videos6 readings8 quizzes5 ungraded labs

This week, you will learn how to load data into a Pandas DataFrame and write statements to select columns and rows from a DataFrame. Additionally, you will apply comparison and boolean operators as a method of selecting data.

What's included

10 videos7 readings4 quizzes8 ungraded labs

This week, you will learn the basics of some popular development environments and apply it by writing code in Vim and Visual Studio Code. Additionally, you will learn how to check your code into a Git repository.

What's included

12 videos7 readings7 quizzes8 ungraded labs

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4.7 (54 ratings)
Kennedy Behrman
Duke University
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