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Python Foundations 1: Learn Python with Real Applications in Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Learn Python from scratch using real datasets from dairy, swine, and livestock production.
Python Foundations 1 is a beginner-friendly course created by a veterinarian and data scientist, designed specifically for students and professionals in animal science, veterinary medicine, agricultural science, and livestock research.
This course teaches you the essential Python programming skills you need to analyze data, automate tasks, and generate insights that improve animal health, productivity, and research outcomes.
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Python Foundations 1
What This Course Is About
This hands-on beginner course teaches you how to:
Write Python code with confidence
Use Jupyter Notebook as your coding environment
Work with real datasets from dairy farms, swine production, and herd-level analytics
Understand Python fundamentals: variables, lists, loops, functions, modules
Use NumPy and other essential tools for scientific computing
Apply coding directly to animal science research and production systems
By the end, you’ll have a strong Python foundation and the skills to analyze animal science datasets independently.
Why Take This Course
Most Python courses are generic — this one is built specifically for the animal and veterinary sciences community.
Your instructor is a veterinarian and data scientist who uses Python for:
dairy and livestock analytics
microbiome and 16S rRNA data
epidemiology and animal health monitoring
precision livestock technologies
production system optimization
You will learn exactly how Python is used in real-world veterinary research and animal science projects.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
Veterinary students
Pre-vet students
Animal science students
Agricultural and livestock science students
Animal production professionals
Dairy, swine, and poultry industry personnel
Researchers working with animal datasets
Anyone interested in coding for biological, agricultural, or veterinary applications
No programming experience required.
What you’ll learn
This course prepares you to move toward more advanced topics such as data analysis, microbiome workflows, epidemiology modeling, genomics, and machine learning.
Meet your instructor
Dr. Joao Carlos Gomes Neto
Dr. João Carlos Gomes Neto is a veterinarian, researcher, and data scientist at Arkmetrix, a platform dedicated to animal science education and digital tools for livestock research. Your instructor has with years of experience applying analytics to animal health, livestock production, microbiome data, and agricultural systems.
He brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and practical programming experience, making Python accessible for beginners in the animal and veterinary sciences.
Course Format
100% online and self-paced
Video lessons + screen recordings
Real datasets from animal science
Coding demonstrations in Jupyter Notebook
Practical exercises for each module
Frequently Asked Questions
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No – this course is designed for complete beginners.
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It uses real animal and veterinary datasets instead of generic examples.
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Anaconda, Python, and Jupyter Notebook. Setup instructions included.
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No, you have lifetime access to all content, so you can complete the courses at your own pace.
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Yes. Students use these skills for thesis work, undergraduate research, lab projects, microbiome analysis, and production analytics.
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