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
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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, 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, SPSS, 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.

Fall 2023 Schedule

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Instructor: Bruce Huang
393979
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: October 8, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 06, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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392690
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Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: October 9, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Discussion
Tue Oct 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Discussion
Tue Oct 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Discussion
Tue Oct 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Oct 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Oct 31, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Nov 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Discussion
Tue Nov 14, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Nov 21, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Discussion
Tue Nov 28, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Dec 5, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Discussion
Tue Dec 12, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270

Winter 2024 Schedule

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Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Leon Shpaner
394929
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 12, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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394928
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: January 15, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Jan 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Jan 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Jan 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Feb 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Feb 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Feb 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Feb 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Mar 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
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Tue Mar 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270
Lecture
Tue Mar 19, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2270

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