Python modules
There a several modules which are already included in the standard Python distribution:
Other modules have to be installed seperately, e.g. Numpy, Scipy, Pylab, etc.
http://www.pythonxy.com/ Python(x,y) is a scientific python distribution with many modules included
Over 8000 special purpose modules and scripts can be found in the Python Package Index:
It is important to know where to find the functions that you need. We will go through some useful examples.
Numpy, Scipy and Pylab
Recommended book
http://www.springer.com/math/cse/book/978-3-540-73915-9 Python Scripting for Computational Science