COMSC 156 - Introduction to Data Science

    Recent Professors
    Lan Lo, Xinyi Lai, Stuart Fogg
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course offers a broad and practical introduction to the data science process, lifecycle, roles, and core fundamental concepts including methods in data acquisition, cleaning, and visualization. Lessons and examples include Python packages such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Scikit-Learn. An introduction to statistics and Jupyter Notebooks will be covered.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:05pm–5:40pm, Mon Wed 5:40pm–7:15pm