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
In-Person
Online
Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

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

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
395961
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
ENROLL BY: Apr 2, 2024
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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
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Apr 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue May 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Jun 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Jun 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Leon Shpaner
395962
Fee:
$1,095.00
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ENROLL BY: Apr 1, 2024
See Details
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.
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Canceled
See Details
Instructor: Alfonso Berumen
396086
Fee:
$1,095.00
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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.

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
397986
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA
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
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 25, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Jul 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Aug 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
Lecture
Tue Sep 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2250
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Leon Shpaner
397987
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
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.
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Alfonso Berumen
397988
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
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.

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