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Data Science Fundamentals

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COM SCI X 450.00

Designed for students with limited programming, statistics, or data analytics knowledge, this data science overview course is ideal for beginners, business analysts, or non-tech managers interested in the field.

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Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $1,095.00

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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 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 and Python. Designed for 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 pre-requisites, however, we recommend taking COM SCI X 414.20 Fundamentals of Software Development and Programming before enrolling in Data Science Fundamentals.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
John Oh
REG#
405849
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1337
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1337
Lecture
Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 1337
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Alfonso Berumen
REG#
405848
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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