The module aims to:
Impart an understanding of scientific computing, using Python
Provide students with a grounding in the basic principles of algorithm development and program construction
Introduce principles of computer-based image analysis, information extraction and model development
The module will cover:
Introduction to Jupyter notebooks
Computing in Python
Computing for image analysis
Computing for environmental modelling
Data visualisation for scientific applications
See: https://github.com/UCL-EO/geog0111
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module, students should:
Have an understanding of the Python programming language and experience of its use
Have an understanding of algorithm development and be able to exploit widely-used scientific computing software to manipulate datasets and accomplish analytical tasks
Have an understanding of the technical issues specific to image-based analysis, model implementation and scientific visualisation
