Introduction to Data Science

COM SCI X 450.1

This course introduces students to the evolving domain of data science and the foodchain of knowledge domains involved in its application. Students learn a range of challenges and questions that data science helps address.

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Starting at $995.00
As few as 9 weeks
4.0
3.6
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What you can learn.

  • Configure a data science notebook server
  • Prepare a well-defined problem statement for a new problem
  • Learn the R programming language
  • Be introduced to machine learning

About this course:

This course introduces students to the evolving domain of data science and the food chain of knowledge domains involved in its application. Students learn a wide range of challenges, questions, and problems that data science helps address in different domains, including social sciences, finance, health and fitness, and entertainment. The course addresses the key knowledge domains in data science, including data development and management, machine learning and natural language processing, statistical analysis, data visualization, and inference. The course includes case studies that require students to work on real-life data science problems. 
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 2022 Schedule

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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Benjamin Winjum
386925
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: July 3, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 10, 2022
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 27, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jul 4, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jul 11, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jul 18, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jul 25, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Aug 1, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 8, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Aug 15, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Aug 22, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 29, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Ali El-Annan
386571
Fee:
$995.00
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Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 27, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 25, 2022
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
386572
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Notes

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 27, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 04, 2022
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 Jun 21, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Jun 28, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Jul 5, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Jul 12, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Jul 19, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Jul 26, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Aug 2, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Aug 9, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Aug 16, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Aug 23, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210

Fall 2022 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Ali El-Annan
387867
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: September 26, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 24, 2022
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Benjamin Winjum
387865
Fee:
$995.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: September 25, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 02, 2022
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Mon Sep 19, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Sep 26, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Oct 3, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Oct 10, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Oct 17, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Oct 24, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Oct 31, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Nov 7, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Nov 14, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Nov 21, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Discussion
Mon Nov 28, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
-
Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
387866
Fee:
$995.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: September 26, 2022. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 03, 2022
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 20, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Sep 27, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Oct 4, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Oct 11, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Oct 18, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Oct 25, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Nov 1, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Nov 8, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Nov 15, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Tue Nov 22, 2022
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Data Science
data visualization graohic
Database Management
database-management-ce0097
Business Analysis
business-analysis-ce0617
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