Introduction to Programming Using R

r prog image 1This is a command based course, not related to any specific area of research.

The purpose of this course is to learn how to build a program from scratch: issues to be considered before writing a code and basic steps a programmer should follow to successfully find a solution.

We will first present an overview of R tools focusing on those that will be more useful when programming. We will show some techniques that can be used in several situations.

Entry Requirements: Some familiarity with R is required to attend this course. Alternatively, you should have attended Introduction to R.

early bird 2 Early Bird rate is available for those who book up to 4 weeks before the course date.

Please book your course on-line by clicking on your chosen date below.

Any problems with booking, please contact  +44 (0)20 7594 1754 or stathelp@imperial.ac.uk

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Course Rates

EARLY BIRD RATE

£198.00: Imperial College only.

£333.00: External rate.

STANDARD RATE

£220.00: Imperial College only.

£370.00: External rate

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2021-2022 Dates

  • Wednesday 3 November 2022
  • Tuesday 01 February 2022
  • Monday 9 May 2021

 

Time and Location

The courses will be run via Microsoft Teams for an unforseeable future. 

The course may be split into two-half days in the current situation

Exact details will be sent a week prior to the course date

Course Content

  • R Functionality
  • R Objects - Class, Datatype, Attributes
  • Subsetting from R Objects
  • Managing and manipulating Data frames
  • Reading and writing Data
  • Data Visualisation using R Graphs
  • R files: Scripts and Functions
  • Control Structures : Conditional Control and Loop Control
  • The apply() family functions
  • Vectorisation and Pre-allocation
  • Debugging