Editing Community Data Science Course (Spring 2017) (section)

== Readings ==
This class is going to be a studio and project based class. Although we will not rely very heavily on readings or discussing them in depth in class, I'm strongly recommending a book that will cover the material we go over in class and which will provide a reference work for you to refer to:

# '''[http://www.pythonlearn.com/book.php Python for Informatics: Exploring Information]''' by Charles Severance. The book is available online for free but you can also buy a physical copy of the book [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1492339245/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1492339245&linkCode=as2&tag=drchu02-20 from Amazon] or get an electronic copy from the [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0O8HFQ Kindle Store]. According to the book's website: "The goal of this book is to provide an Informatics-oriented introduction to programming. The primary difference between a computer science approach and the Informatics approach taken in this book is a greater focus on using Python to solve data analysis problems common in the world of Informatics."

I will list required chapters in the weekly notes below. In general, you should expect to spend an hour or less reading per week and 6 or more hours a week on programming tasks. 

Much like Math or other technical courses, this course will build on itself every week. You should make every effort to cover the reading and exercise material every week in preparation for the next week.