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Course Description

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.

Course Outline

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.

Notes

Contact:
dt@uclaextension.edu
310-825-7609

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.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Introduction to Data Science
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,095.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 17, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 01, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

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

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Mandatory) Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications © 2020 Springer 1 edition ISBN 9811561354
Section Title
Introduction to Data Science
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024 to Aug 27, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
35.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,095.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 25, 2024 to Aug 26, 2024
Section Notes

Students are required to bring a laptop to class.

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

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • (Mandatory) 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 1 edition ISBN 9781593273842
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