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Week 2 - BALT 4364 - Using Google Colab for Hands on Python

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  One of the greatest resources for studying and practicing Python programming is Google Colab. Users can create and test Python code in their browser without any setup thanks to its free, cloud-based environment. For professionals, students, and novices who would rather concentrate on code than installation headaches, this makes it ideal. Colab makes it simple to upload datasets, visualize data, and work with tools like Matplotlib, NumPy, and Pandas. Additionally, it interacts with Google Drive, enabling real-time notebook collaboration, sharing, and saving. Colab also provides free GPU and TPU access to speed up computations for anyone interested in data science and machine learning. Google Colab offers a simple and engaging method to get practical Python experience, whether you're finishing a class assignment, following an online course, or testing out new concepts.

Week 1 - BALT 4396 - Introduction

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  Hello Everyone, My name is Ashton Shoddie but people usually call me by my nickname (Blake). I am currently finishing up my senior year here at Benedictine where I major in Business with a focus in Operations. I am also from the state of Alabama, were we love to eat barbecue and watch college football. I started attending Benedictine back in 2023 when I decide I needed a fresh start regarding football. Now I am just trying to make a strong finish here at BenU.