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Teaching lesson plan 17 Subject: Python programming

Date: 2 Feb 2024

Time: 60 minutes

Period: 3rd

Teaching Item: Universal Array Functions in NumPy

Class: Bachelor

Objective:

Students will learn about universal array functions (ufuncs) in NumPy, understand their role in performing element-wise operations on arrays, and apply them to manipulate array data efficiently.

Materials Needed:

• Python interpreter with NumPy installed or IDE
• Projector

1. Introduction to Universal Array Functions (10 mins)

• Define universal array functions (ufuncs):
  • Ufuncs are functions in NumPy that operate element-wise on arrays.
  • They provide efficient vectorized operations for array manipulation.
• Discuss the importance of ufuncs in numerical computing and array-oriented programming.

2. Basic Ufuncs (15 mins)

• Introduce basic ufuncs for arithmetic operations:
  • Addition: numpy.add()
  • Subtraction: numpy.subtract()
  • Multiplication: numpy.multiply()
  • Division: numpy.divide()
  • Exponentiation: numpy.power()
• Demonstrate how to use these ufuncs to perform element-wise operations on arrays with examples.

3. Trigonometric Ufuncs (10 mins)

• Explore trigonometric ufuncs for mathematical functions:
  • Sine: numpy.sin()
  • Cosine: numpy.cos()
  • Tangent: numpy.tan()
  • Arcsine: numpy.arcsin()
  • Arccosine: numpy.arccos()
  • Arctangent: numpy.arctan()
• Show examples of applying trigonometric functions to arrays of angles.

4. Exponential and Logarithmic Ufuncs (10 mins)

• Discuss exponential and logarithmic ufuncs:
  • Exponential: numpy.exp()
  • Natural logarithm: numpy.log()
  • Base-10 logarithm: numpy.log10()
  • Base-2 logarithm: numpy.log2()
• Demonstrate how to use these ufuncs to compute exponentials and logarithms of array elements.

5. Comparison Ufuncs (10 mins)

• Introduce comparison ufuncs for element-wise comparisons:
  • Equal to: numpy.equal()
  • Not equal to: numpy.not_equal()
  • Greater than: numpy.greater()
  • Greater than or equal to: numpy.greater_equal()
  • Less than: numpy.less()
  • Less than or equal to: numpy.less_equal()
• Show examples of using comparison ufuncs to perform element-wise comparisons and generate boolean arrays.

6. Exercise (15 mins)

• Provide a programming exercise where students:
  • Write code to create arrays and apply different ufuncs to perform element-wise operations.
  • Experiment with various mathematical functions, trigonometric functions, exponentials, logarithms, and comparisons.
  • Explore the behavior of ufuncs with arrays of different shapes and data types.

7. Conclusion (5 mins)

• Recap the key points covered in the lesson:
  • Universal array functions (ufuncs) in NumPy provide efficient element-wise operations on arrays.
  • Ufuncs include basic arithmetic operations, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, and comparison operations.
  • Ufuncs enable vectorized computations, improving performance and readability of array manipulation code.
• Encourage students to practice using ufuncs in their own projects and to explore additional ufuncs and their capabilities.