Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to Data Science
This course covers the key knowledge domains in data science, including data development and management, machine learning and natural language processing, statistical analysis, data visualization, and inference.
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About This Course
Get an introduction to the foundational concepts and techniques behind data science and its applications. Students will learn about programming languages Python and SQL, as well as how to build common machine learning models used in the real world. This course will include an overview of math, statistics, and exploratory data analysis for data science.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Enrollment deadline: June 28th, 2026.
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 28th, 2026.
This course applies toward the following programs
Data Science
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