Python Processing Power

Python is commonly used for processing and visualizing large amounts of data. The Python programming language has made it easy for researchers and programmers to create charts, graphs, geographic mapping, and coloring with both built-in data visualization code libraries as well as robust 3rd party libraries. In this lesson, students will learn about data processing in Python. Students will import data, make calculations, and export the processed data. First, students will learn to process a dataset without any computer code by creating data that they will sort in class. Then, students will learn about Python’s processing power with the ability to import, process, and make calculations on large datasets. Finally, students will apply their knowledge to create a Python project that will read data from a file, make calculations and save the results to a new data file. Students will be able to extend their previous experience in Python by using functions, variables, lists, arrays, and other data structures to make the necessary calculations.