Tools

Welcome to the course! We’ll be using cloud-based tools to run Python code throughout the semester. There’s no software to install on your computer - everything runs in your browser. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

EdStem

EdStem will be our main platform for running Python code. It provides a Jupyter notebook environment directly in your browser with no setup required. EdStem also serves as our learning platform where you can:

• Submit assignments and receive feedback
• Ask questions and discuss course materials with classmates
• Access course resources

How-to

• You’ve already been added to the course on EdStem - just sign in with your mail.mcgill.ca email address
• Click this badge in the weekly modules to open notebooks in EdStem
• The Ed course will be active on the first day of classes.
• See EdStem tutorials for more.

DataCamp

DataCamp is an interactive learning platform for data science skills. You’ll use it to complete take-home exercises through hands-on practice that applies directly to real-world problems.

How-to

• Sign up using this unique section link. Use your mail.mcgill.ca email address
• Click this badge in the weekly modules or go to your DataCamp dashboard to access assignments
• See DataCamp tutorials for more.