Introduction to Python for Data Science

0.5-1 Course Unit

The goal of this course is to introduce the Python programming language within the context of the closely related areas of statistics and data science. Students will develop a solid grasp of Python programming basics, as they are exposed to the entire data science workflow, starting from interacting with SQL databases to query and retrieve data, through data wrangling, reshaping, summarizing, analyzing and ultimately reporting their results. Competency in Python is a critical skill for students interested in data science. Prerequisites: No prior programming experience is expected, but statistics, through the level of multiple regression is required. Also Offered As: STAT 5770 Mutually Exclusive: OIDD 4770, OIDD 7770, STAT 4770, STAT 7770 0.5-1 Course Unit