MACS 30120
Computing Fundamentals Boot Camp
This boot camp focuses on introducing fundamental open-source tools for producing reproducible, computational research. Topics include the basics of Python programming, working on the Linux command line, as well as using Git/GitHub for version control. The course assumes no prior exposure to these topics and serves as preparation for MACS 30121 "Computer Science with Social Science Applications 1."
Topics
- the basics of Python programming
- working on the Linux command line
- as well as using Git/GitHub for version control
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027