[SciPy-User] [OT] Fwd: (Former student of mine) Searching for Python studies

[David Goldsmith]

Hi!  RaNaldo is a former student of mine; he's sought my advice for formally
continuing his programming studies in Python, and I'm afraid I'm at a loss
for specific resources to which he may be referred.  If any one can help him
out, he (and I) would be most appreciative.  Thanks!

David Goldsmith

On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 11:24 AM, RaNaldo Shorter <ranaldoS at msn.com> wrote:

Hello Mr. Goldsmith,

Could you help me find formal training to learn Python?
college preferred any accredited sort is best.

I cloud simply study at home....

I was introduced to Python from you during studies
at The Art Institute of Seattle, Spring 2008.

Thank you for your time helping me.

>From RaNaldo Shorter

 <http://www.ranaldos.com> www.ranaldos.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: RaNaldo Shorter <ranaldoS at msn.com>
Date: Wed, May 12, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Subject: RE: Searching for Python studies
To: David Goldsmith <d.l.goldsmith at gmail.com>

Thank you for remembering me! I've answered your questions below.

Thanks.

From: David Goldsmith [mailto:d.l.goldsmith at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:43 AM
To: RaNaldo Shorter
Subject: Re: Searching for Python studies

Hi, RaNaldo, I remember you.  I'm going to "punt" this one to some lists I'm
on; some info people will want to know:

0) How much Python programming have you done since my class?

Ans:
I've not deeply delved into Python since your work with us.  [DG: For
reference, we used Dawson, M. 2006 "Python Programming for the Absolute
Beginner, 2nd Ed." as the text, which uses game development as its
motivational basis, and is organized the "traditional" way of presenting
procedural/structured programming needs and techniques first, OO concepts
and techniques second.]

However, I currently  use Digital Tutors
<http://www.digitaltutors.com/09/index.php> " when I have
immediate needs for information.

1) How much, and what kind of, programming have you done in languages other
than Python?

Ans:
Other languages I use (need and want) includes Maya
Embedded Script Language (MEL) and standard X-HTML,
XML, CSS, and some Java Script.

2) How much and what kind of non-programming computer experience do you
have?

Ans:
I have a fair amount. My first computer was IBM in 1985 when
I nearly started learning fundamental PC languages before Windows.

3) Is online study an option (i.e., do you need it to be a traditional,
lecture-format course)?

Ans:
On-line study is a good option, yet I love classroom possibilities...

4) What sort of Python programming do you want to (perhaps ultimately) learn
(e.g., general purpose, Web development, UI design & implementation,
database, data processing, graphic design/animation, scripting other
programs w/ Python) and how far do you want to go with it, i.e., what's your
motivation?

Ans:
Am currently learning MEL from Digital Tutors
<http://www.digitaltutors.com/09/index.php> .

I'm motivated by the frequent choices to use Python in many of my simulation
programs especially "Real Flow <http://www.realflow.com/> " a fluid dynamics
simulation application.
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