Lecture 1: Orientation and Setup
What we covered in lecture¶
Course arrangement, expectations, and how materials informatics connects data and materials science.
Practical setup: course directory, VS Code, Python/Jupyter extensions, interpreter selection.
First-run workflow for Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks.
Good habits early: backup, password hygiene, and asking for support when blocked.
What you should be able to do¶
Set up a clean working folder for course materials.
Create and activate a Python environment.
Select the correct interpreter in VS Code.
Create a notebook and run cells from top to bottom without kernel errors.
Explain what this course means by “materials informatics” in your own words.