Introduction to Data Science

COM SCI X 450.1

This course covers the key knowledge domains in data science, including data development and management, machine learning and natural language processing, statistical analysis, data visualization, and inference.

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Fall
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Summer
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Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Understand the role of a data scientist
  • Apply big data management and visualization techniques
  • Practice programing in Python and R
  • Get insights on natural language processing
  • Explore data modeling and algorithm development

About this course:

Get an introduction to the foundational concepts and techniques behind data science and its applications. Students will learn about programming languages including Python and R, and receive a primer on natural language processing, big data management and visualization techniques. The course will conclude with an overview of data modeling and machine learning algorithm development.
Prerequisites
Students are expected to have basic Python programming and basic statistics skills. If you do not have these skills, we suggest taking COM SCI X 450.00 Data Science Fundamentals before taking COM SCI X 450.1 Introduction to Data Science.

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
403715
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 07, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Machine Learning and Data Science: An Introduction to Statistical Learning Methods with R
ISBN 1634620968
(Optional) The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design
ISBN 9781593273842
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jul 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jul 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Aug 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Aug 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Aug 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Aug 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Ali El-Annan
403726
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications
©2023 Springer
ISBN 978-3031174414

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
405183
Fee:
$1,095.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Machine Learning and Data Science: An Introduction to Statistical Learning Methods with R
ISBN 1634620968
(Optional) The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design
ISBN 9781593273842
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Sep 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Sep 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Oct 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Oct 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Oct 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Oct 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Nov 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Nov 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Nov 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Nov 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ali El-Annan
403733
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications
©2023 Springer
ISBN 978-3031174414

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