Data Science Fundamentals
COM SCI X 450.00
Designed for students with limited or no prior programming, statistics, or data analytics knowledge, this data science overview course is ideal for absolute beginners, business analysts, or non-tech managers interested in the field.
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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
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, SPSS, 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 absolute 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 prerequisites for this course.
Spring 2024 Schedule
April 2
- June 11
Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 8, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Tue Apr 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Jun 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Jun 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
April 1
- June 10
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 7, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 05, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
April 1
- June 10
This section has no set meeting times.
Canceled
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Instructor:
Alfonso Berumen
396086
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 7, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 05, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 25
- September 3
Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: July 1, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 08, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Tue Jun 25, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Sep 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLASchool of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
June 24
- September 2
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 28, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
June 24
- September 2
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor:
Alfonso Berumen
397988
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 28, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.