 Welcome! Students will walk away from this class prepared to use a computer programming language called Python. They will write code that will help them analyze large data sets and solve complex and cutting edge physics in areas such as particle physics and gravitational wave detection through LIGO. In addition to individual work, students will work in teams. They will communicate with me regularly through weekly webinars, email contact, and occasional discussion forums. At least once, students will be able to confer with actual scientists directly involved with solving real-world physics. Activities include an online tour of the particle collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory in the state of Washington. My advice for succeeding in this class is to not let yourself get behind, ask questions, and attend all the required weekly webinars. Successful students in this class will possess problem-solving and organizational skills. This class is a great chance to learn how to code and perform analytical problem-solving techniques involving authentic and current physics.