Gain insights into Python for scientific computing. Explore arrays, plotting, linear equations, and algorithms using NumPy, Matplotlib, SciPy. Delve into applying tools with practical exercises.

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If you're a scientist or an engineer interested in learning scientific computing, this is the place to start.

In this course, you'll learn to write your own useful code to perform impactful scientific computations. Along the way, your understanding will be tested with periodic quizzes and exercises.

Topics covered in this course include arrays, plotting, linear equations, symbolic computation, scientific algorithms, and random variables. You’ll also be exposed to popular Python packages like NumPy, Matplotlib, SciPy, and others. In the last part of the course, the application section will test your ability to recall and apply the tools you have studied into newly learned scientific concepts.

At the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the tools necessary for everyday scientific computation.

Python for Scientists and Engineers

There is a special class of functions for which we do not need to specify function names. These are called lambdas.

A **lambda** is an anonymous function that returns some form of data. Lambdas are defined using the lambda keyword. Since they return data, it is good practice to assign them to a variable.

# Syntax
``` python 3
lambda parameters: expression 
```
In the above syntax, `parameters` are optional.

Below, we can find a lambda that squares the value of the parameter and returns this new value:

In this lesson, we will learn about lambdas and why they are important.

Introduction

Python Refresher

Arrays

Plotting

Systems of Linear Equations

Symbolic Computation

Scientific Algorithms

Random Variables

Applications

Conclusion

Appendix

Python for Scientists and Engineers Exam

Lambdas