Target audience
This workshop is intended for participants who attended the Carpentry Python workshop on October 6-7, as well as researchers, students, and staff who already have basic Python skills and want to build on them.
It is suitable for anyone who uses (or plans to use) Python for data analysis and is ready to move beyond an introductory level.
This course will cover numpy arrays, dictionaries, functions, and package management with conda.
Preparations
- This workshop is a follow-up to: Plotting and programming in Python
- If you did not attend this workshop, please familiarize yourself with the material (up to section 13) before you sign up:
Python course material (github.io)
Before you come to the lesson, we would like you to do the following:
- Make sure you have Python, including Jupyter lab, installed
- Make sure you have Miniconda or Anaconda installed
If you do not have these installed you can follow the setup shown in this instruction page.
- Check that your Python installation works by starting Jupyter lab
- Check that your Miniconda/Anaconda installation works by opening Miniconda Powershell prompt/Anaconda prompt (Windows) or a terminal (macOS/Linux) and typing conda list
- By attending this workshop you agree to abide by the Carpentries Code of Conduct
Please note that if you are using an UiO-computer you can find instructions and help for downloading on this page:
Installation instructions for UiO-computers
This workshop is free of charge
Additional course information
This course will be held in English
Click below for more information about the course:
GitHub repository: More Python for beginners
Instructors
Federico Bianchini (UiO), Camilla Holm Soelseth (OsloMet), Hannah Sanderson (UiO), Erik Holten (UiO).
Contact
If there are questions related to installation and testing of the software packages needed, feel free to ask us via email at contact-us@carpentry.uio.no
After the soft deadline, a waiting list will be automatically handled upon de-registrations.
If we receive more sign-ups than our capacity allows, priority is given to UiO/OUS staff and students.
Registration
Sign-up deadline: October 26, 2026 at 23:59
If you are interested in other Carpentry@UiO workshops, please visit uio.no/carpentry
