Three Musketeers - Sherlock Holmes, Mathematics and Python
Offered By: PyCon US via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating intersection of detective work, mathematics, and Python programming in this 35-minute PyCon US talk. Discover how mathematical concepts like statistics, probability, trigonometry, and graph theory can be applied to solve crime mysteries, inspired by the methods of Sherlock Holmes. Learn to use Python and its powerful packages such as SciPy, NumPy, and Matplotlib to tackle both simple and complex hypothetical crime puzzles. Gain insights into the practical applications of mathematics in forensic science and enhance your problem-solving skills through hands-on examples that blend the worlds of literature, science, and programming.
Syllabus
Talks - Gajendra Deshpande: Three Musketeers: Sherlock Holmes, Mathematics and Python
Taught by
PyCon US
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