C S 8A - INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE

    Recent Professors
    HANAN IBRAHIM, DANIEL KAUFFMAN, ERIC REED
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    4.5
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the fundamental concepts and computational skills needed to understand and analyze data arising from real-world phenomena. Topics include key data science concepts such as correlation vs. causation, randomness, sampling, uncertainty, predictive models, and classification. Using a tool such as Jupyter notebooks, students write code for transformation and use of data tables, simulation models, and A/B testing.
    Usually Held
    Wed 1:00pm–2:50pm, Tue 12:00pm–1:50pm