I&C SCI X427.05

Fundamentals of Data Science

A required course in the Data Science Certificate Program.

The goal of this course is to demystify data science and to familiarize students with key data scientist skills, techniques, and concepts. Starting with foundational concepts like analytics taxonomy, the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining, and data diagnostics, the course will then move on to compare data science with classical statistical techniques. An overview of the most common techniques used in data science, including data analysis, statistical modeling, data engineering, relational databases, SQL and NoSQL, manipulation of data at scale (big data), algorithms for data mining, data quality, remediation and consistency operations will be covered.

Required prerequisites: I&C SCI X425.99 Practical Math and Statistics for Data Science and Analytics AND I&C SCI X426.64 Introduction to Python Programming.

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Course
Approximate Tuition $875
Format Online Live
Duration 8 Weeks
Total Units 2.5

FALL 2024

9/30/2024 - 11/24/2024
Weeks 8
Delivery Online Live
Fee $875
Status Closed

WINTER 2025

1/27/2025 - 3/23/2025
Weeks 8
Delivery Online Live
Fee $875
Status Open