This class is entirely developed with the python programming language. Some python knowledge is required, see here for some intro resources. You have two options:
Classes will be in computer labs and you're of course welcome to use those computers. You'll need to login with your @unimib credentials. We'll be using virtual machines.
- First, sign up using this link:
https://libaas.unimib.it/PubLab/register/34ddf7f4010db47dfa35
The image is called "Astrostatistics"; no worries, it's ok. Sometimes is takes a few hours before the virtual machine becomes available, so I encourage you to sign up well in advance.
- Once you signed up, open a browser (either in the lab or from home) and go to
https://libaas-lessons.si.unimib.it
You will have access you a desktop-like environment where you can work freely.
- Important The virtual-machine images can be erased without notice. So when each class is over make sure you save your work somewhere else.
At some point in your research you'll need to run python code on your laptop. I guess most of you have done it already for earlier classes. It might take a bit of effort to set it up, but sooner is better than later.
- There are infinitely many resources online, so help yourself with a bit of googling.
- If have trouble installing python on your laptop, I'm happy to help as I can. I have done it before on both Mac and Linux and can debug your errors. I don't have personal experience with Windows but I was told that getting the Anaconda installer is now the easiest way.
- You probably know this already, but installing things in python is as easy as typing
pip install something. If pip install doesn't work, something is wrong with your python distribution.