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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
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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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
400707
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: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 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 Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Mar 11, 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.
Available
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Instructor: Ali El-Annan
400706
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications
©2020 Springer
ISBN 9811561354
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Ali El-Annan
402889
Fee:
$1,095.00
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See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications
©2020 Springer
ISBN 9811561354

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
402617
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: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 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 Apr 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue May 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue May 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue May 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue May 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Tue Jun 3, 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 February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ali El-Annan
402615
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 04, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Data Science Concepts and Techniques with Applications
©2020 Springer
ISBN 9811561354

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