MSBA6311

MSBA 6311 - Programming for Data Science (3 Cr.)

CSOM MS Business Analytics (11293) TCSM - Curtis L. Carlson School of Management

MSBA 6311 - Programming for Data Science (3 Cr.)

Course description

According to recent industry surveys, Python is one of the most popular tools used by organizations data analysis. We will explore the emerging popularity of Python for tasks such as general purpose computing, data analysis, website scraping, and data visualization. You will first learn the basics of the Python language. Participants will then learn how to apply functionality from powerful and popular data science-focused libraries. In addition, we will learn advanced programming techniques such as lambda functions and closures. We will spend most of our class time completing practical hands-on exercises.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Requirements

004200

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall