Data Science Fundamentals
COM SCI X 450.00
This course is for students with limited or no prior programming, statistics, and data analytics knowledge. This course is ideal for absolute beginners, business analysts, or non-tech managers who want to acquire a basic working knowledge of data science.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Hybrid
Classroom
Starting at $995.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
3.3
What you can learn.
- Basic statistical methods to solve basic data analysis problems
- Basic Excel or SPSS statistical analysis features
- Basic Python programming
- Basic data analysis using Python, Excel, SPSS
About this course:
This course is for students with limited or no prior programming, statistics, and data analytics knowledge. This course is ideal for absolute beginners, business analysts, or non-tech managers who want to acquire a basic working knowledge of data science. In this course, students learn the role of data science in decision-making, basic statistics, entry-level python programming, and data analytics using tools such as Excel or SPSS, and Python. This is a hands-on, exercise-driven course. Students work on problem-solving exercises using pencils and paper, as well as their laptops during and outside of the class.
Suggested Prerequisites
It is advisable that you complete the following (or equivalent) since they are prerequisites for Data Science Fundamentals.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Winter 2020 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online, and there are no in-person classroom meetings.
Available
-
Instructor:
Bruce Huang
371993
Fee:
$995.00
25 days left. Enroll by Jan 8, 2020
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2020. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
Available
-
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Location:
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Instructor:
Bruce Huang
371995
Fee:
$995.00
25 days left. Enroll by Jan 8, 2020
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2020. Internet access required. Materials required. Students will be required to bring a laptop to class for portions of the class.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Mar 4, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Mar 11, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Hybrid courses utilize a combination of in-person classroom meetings and online meetings.
Available
-
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Location:
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Instructor:
Bruce Huang
371994
Fee:
$995.00
25 days left. Enroll by Jan 8, 2020
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2020. Internet access required. Materials required. Students will be required to bring a laptop to class for portions of the class.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Mar 4, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online, and there are no in-person classroom meetings.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2020 12:00:00 AM)
-
Instructor:
Bruce Huang
373281
Fee:
$995.00
Notes
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 7, 2020. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 05, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2020 12:00:00 AM)
-
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Location:
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Instructor:
Bruce Huang
373278
Fee:
$995.00
Notes
Students are required to bring a laptop to class for portions of the class.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 7, 2020. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 1, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed Apr 8, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed Apr 15, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed Apr 22, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed Apr 29, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed May 6, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed May 13, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed May 20, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed May 27, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed Jun 3, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Lecture
Wed Jun 10, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 203
Hybrid courses utilize a combination of in-person classroom meetings and online meetings.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2020 12:00:00 AM)
-
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Location:
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Instructor:
Bruce Huang
373279
Fee:
$995.00
Notes
Students are required to bring a laptop to class for portions of the class.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 7, 2020. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 1, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Apr 15, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Apr 29, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed May 13, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed May 27, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Jun 10, 2020
6:30PM - 9:30PM
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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