Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can enroll in this course?
A: Anybody from academia having an institutional email address can enroll in this course.

Q: What to do if I want to attend but I am not in academia?
A: In the Spring 2024, we organize an industry-oriented course with approximately the same content in the framework of MINES Executive Education. However, it will not be free of charge. If you are interested, please contact us.

Q: How to enroll in the course?
A: Simply send an email indication whether you would like to attend through zoom or in person to Teaching Service and do not forget to put me (vladislav.yastrebov [at] minesparis.psl.eu) in copy. If we did not confirm you your enrollment within 1 day, it means that something went wrong and you need to contact us again.

Q: What are the required programming skills to success in practical work?
A: To succeed in the practical work, you will need to be able to code very simple mathematical expressions, like r = (x**2+y**2)**0.5 . So, normally everyone can succeed!

Q: Do I need to install Python or anything else?
A: Yes, you will need to install Python 3 with numpy, scipy, matplotlib and, preferably, Jupyter Notebook too. All information will be provided before the course starts. For those attending the course in person, we can provide you with laptops to work through the practical sessions.

Q: Can I attend only lectures that I am interested in?
A: Yes, you can choose lectures that you would like to attend in person or online. However, if you do not attend all the lectures, you cannot receive an attendance certificate.

Q: What are the conditions to get an attendance certificate?
A: To obtain an attedance certificate, you need to attend all lectures and practical work and also score a minimal required score at the final exam.

Q: Do you provide funding to attend the course in person?
A: No, there is no funding provided.

Q: Are there lecture notes for this course?
A: No, for the moment there's no lecture notes, only slides are shared.