2024 Fall

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Directed Group Studies for Advanced Undergraduates

Transitioning to CDSS: A Guide for New Transfer Students

Amanda M Dillon

Aug 28, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024

11:00 am - 12:59 pm

Social Sciences Building 110

Class #:24745

Units: 1

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Data Science Undergraduate Studies

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 7

Enrolled: 47

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 54

Waitlist Max: 10

Open Reserved Seats:

5 reserved for Undergraduate Students: Statistics Majors - New Transfer Admits

12 reserved for Computer Science Majors: New Transfer Students

Hours & Workload

1 to 4 hours of directed group study per week, and 2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week.

Other classes by Amanda M Dillon

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Written proposal must be approved by a faculty sponsor, who will serve as Instructor of Record. Seminars for the group study of selected topics, which will vary from semester to semester. Topics may be initiated by students.

Class Description

This course is designed to help transfer students smoothly transition into their CDSS major. Students will learn how to navigate Berkeley's academic and co-curricular landscape and build strategies for achieving their academic and career goals. This course will encourage formation of study groups and provide consistent access to advising. Through a combination of interactive lectures, guest speakers, and peer guidance, students will come away with practical strategies for success as a CDSS undergraduate.