EPSY5122
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EPSY 5122 - Programming Fundamentals for Social Science Research (3 Cr.)
Educational Psychology (11211)
TCED - College of Education and Human Development
Course description
What is computer programming, and how can it be used to improve your research? This course teaches the fundamental concepts and techniques of programming using the open-source Python 3 language, while emphasizing a variety of applications to social science research, including data analysis, visualization, task automation, and retrieving data from the internet through APIs and scraping. The course covers fundamental programming concepts, as well as software engineering topics such as writing robust code, testing, debugging, collaboration, version control, and working with file systems. The course is taught with an active, hands-on approach to programming, including class discussions and group work. It is designed to be accessible to students without any prior programming experience.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Discussion
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall