Program Overview

Introduction to Data Science

The Introduction to Data Science course covers key knowledge domains in data science, including data development and management, machine learning and natural language processing, statistical analysis, data visualization, and inference.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 10 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online, In Person
• Cost: Starting at $1,100.00

What You Can Learn

• Understand the role of a data scientist
• Apply big data management and visualization techniques
• Practice programming 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 Python and SQL, as well as how to build common machine learning models used in the real world. This course will include an overview of math, statistics, and exploratory data analysis for data science.

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.

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 31 - June 2
• Time: Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
• Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Format: In Person
• Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 23 - August 25
• Time: Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
• Instructor: Daniel D. Gutierrez
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Format: In Person
• Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Course Requirements

• Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
• Required textbook: Machine Learning and Data Science, 2nd Edition: An Introduction to Statistical Learning Methods with R

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