How would you teach Python?
physcab: I'm a newbie to Python, but I think the answer will depend on the specific interests and implementations for the group.Are they looking to implement mathematical techniques?  Then perhaps NumPy and SciPy deserve a mention.  Are they interested in visualization? Check out Matplotlib.If I were teaching the course, I would choose a couple different problems that are common to the people in the group.  Then show them the tools they would need to solve it.