Overview

Because this is a data analytics course, we will start in this first lesson with a focus on the fundamentals of data. The lesson begins with a discussion of data at the conceptual level, and then progresses into some of the practical aspects of data in terms of its common structures and representations. You will get started using Python in the online Google Colaboratory service, which will be used throughout this course for lessons, assignments, and exams. Again, because this course emphasizes data, you will begin by importing data into Python.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

explain what data are
understand the importance of data analysis in energy and the environment
use Google Colaboratory
compose basic Python code
identify different data structures
implement approaches to import data into Python

Lesson 1 Road Map
Type	Assignment or Assessment	Location
To Read	Setting up Google Colaboratory	Follow link to instructions [1]
To Do	Complete Homework: Python and CoLab Practice Complete First Week Survey/ Quiz	Canvas Canvas

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