Data Analytics and Computation 611 - Intro to Python/Data Science

Python has gained immense popularity as a programming language due to its ability to handle diverse types of data, powerful libraries for data analysis, robust support for tasks such as web scraping and data extraction from online sources, and its widespread use in machine learning and deep learning communities. Python is known for its readability and ease of use, making it a favorite among beginners and seasoned programmers alike. This introductory course on Python for data science will focus on the essential tools that are particularly beneficial for social data scientists and data professionals. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in Python and equip you with the necessary skills to effectively work with data using Python.

Open to DACSS masters students and SBS PhD students only Fulfills a technical elective requirement for MS DACSS program. This course assumes a working knowledge of R. If you do not have sufficient background in R (e.g., have not already taken and passed DACSS 601 Data Science Fundamentals or an equivalent), please contact the instructor before enrolling. Please contact the instructor (or DACSS@UMass.edu if no instructor assigned) if you would like to enroll in this class but are not in one of the eligible groups.