Python for Nuclear Science and Engineering

Ace your homework assignments and get your free time back by learning how Nuclear Scientists and Engineers use Python

Created by: William Murray
Nuclear Scientist and Engineer

What Will I Learn?

• Install Python and Jupyter Notebooks on their local machine
• Develop professional looking reports for homework submissions in Jupyter Notebook with LaTeX
• Learn Python syntax to perform basic math operations
• Solve problems in Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Statistics with Python
• Automate handling Science and Engineering Units with Python's Pint package
• Tackle problems commonly found in Nuclear Science and Engineering using various Python packages
• Where your skills are needed at US National Labs, US Government Agencies, and Private Companies
• How much money you can expect to make working in Nuclear Science and Engineering - with data to back it up!
• Network with other professionals in Nuclear Science and Engineering to grow your career and share your expertise with peers

Requirements

• A desktop or laptop computer capable of running Anaconda - download and installation instructions will be provided.
• No previous experience in programming is needed - all concepts will be explained as needed.
• No previous experience in Nuclear Science and Engineering topics is needed - all concepts will be explained as needed.
• (Optional) - Science and Engineering students of any discipline studying advanced math topics will get additional benefits from this course.

Target audience

• Freshmen, Sophomore, Juniors, and Seniors in college wanting to improve their homework scores
• Science and engineering students of any discipline wishing to learn Python with no previous coding experience
• Nuclear Engineering students seeking help on how to implement advanced mathematics into Python to solve assignments
• Engineering professionals seeking help transitioning from other languages and programs to Python