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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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.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 25 - September 3

Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: John Oh

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Fee:

$1,095.00

In Person

Location: UCLA

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025

Refund Deadline

No refunds after July 08, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Wed Jun 25, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT