Programming in Python: Standard and External Library Packages

Education facts

Code: 5KK048

Explore Python's Libraries and Modules. In this course, you'll gain a better understanding of Python programming and its more advanced concepts. By the end, you will have gained a deeper understanding of programming in Python, the concept of libraries and modules, and their usage. Why choose this course? * Harness the Python Toolbox: Master Python libraries and modules for tasks ranging from tabular data manipulation to scientific computing, data visualisation, and natural language processing (NLP). * Real-World Applications: Bridge the gap between theory and practice by solving real-world examples, and discover Python's capabilities to address complex challenges. * Master Exceptions: Learn to handle exceptions gracefully, ensuring your programs remain robust and error-resistant. * Discover and Select Libraries: Learn to search for and choose the right libraries for specific tasks. * Resourceful Problem-Solving: Identify, evaluate, and effectively use external resources to troubleshoot challenges that may arise during coding. * Study online: work on your own terms, totally online. This intermediate course is the second in a three-part series given in collaboration with Lund University and Umeå University. Students who pass this course will be eligible to continue to the next course given online by Umeå University, titled: Programming in Python: Code Quality and Best Practices, 5 hp. **Outline for distance course:** This course is taught through online lectures, video lectures and supervision of assignments (labs). Teachers and students communicate via an e-learning platform and through e-meeting tools. Distance education requires that you have access to a computer with a stable internet connection and the ability to participate in digital meetings with a microphone and camera.

Entry requirements

The national WASP-ED Python Course "Programming in Python: Basic and Preparatory Course" at Lund University or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Programming in Python: Standard and External Library Packages

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 11 October 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %