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Data Science Fundamentals

COM SCI X 450.00

Designed for students with limited programming, statistics, or data analytics knowledge, this data science overview course is ideal for beginners, business analysts, or non-tech managers interested in the field.

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Fall
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Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Understand the principles of statistics, programming, and algorithms used in data science
  • Apply statistical methods to solve basic data analysis problems
  • Get and introduction to statistical analysis tools, such as Excel
  • Practice data analysis using Microsoft Excel and Python programming language

About this course:

In this this hands-on, exercise-driven course, students will learn the role of data science in decision-making, basic statistics, entry-level Python programming and data analysis, using tools such as Excel and Python. Designed for beginners, business analysts and non-technical managers, the curriculum includes problem-solving exercises using pencils, paper and laptops for assignments during and outside of the class.
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites, however, we recommend taking COM SCI X 414.20 Fundamentals of Software Development and Programming before enrolling in Data Science Fundamentals.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Stefan Lin
400705
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Mar 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Alfonso Berumen
400703
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Robert Atkinson
400704
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Stefan Lin
402607
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue May 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue May 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue May 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue May 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Alfonso Berumen
402605
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 04, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Robert Atkinson
402606
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 04, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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