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
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
Online
Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.0

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.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
395964
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Apr 2, 2024
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Notes

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 8, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Machine Learning and Data Science: An Introduction to Statistical Learning Methods with R
(Optional) The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Apr 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Apr 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Apr 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Apr 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Apr 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue May 7, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue May 14, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue May 21, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue May 28, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jun 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Ali El-Annan
395965
Fee:
$1,095.00
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ENROLL BY: Apr 1, 2024
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: April 7, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 05, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
397989
Fee:
$1,095.00
In-Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: July 1, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 08, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Machine Learning and Data Science: An Introduction to Statistical Learning Methods with R
(Optional) The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jun 25, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jul 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jul 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jul 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jul 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Jul 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Aug 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Aug 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Aug 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Discussion
Tue Aug 27, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ali El-Annan
397990
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications

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