2025 Fall
INFO 201 001 - LEC 001
Research Design and Applications for Data and Analysis
Michael Rivera
Aug 27, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Tu
05:00 pm - 06:29 pm
Physics Building 2
Class #:30780
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
School of Information
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 100
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 50
Open Reserved Seats:
2 reserved for Information Management and Systems: Masters & PhD Students
Hours & Workload
1.5 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 hours of outside work hours per week.
Other classes by Michael Rivera
Course Catalog Description
This course introduces students to the data sciences landscape, focusing on learning how to apply data science techniques to uncover, enrich, and answer the questions you will encounter and originate in the industry. After an introduction to data science and an overview of the course, students will explore decision-making in organizations and big data's emerging role in guiding tactical and strategic decisions. Lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments will teach how to apply disciplined, creative methods to ask better questions, gather data, interpret results, and convey findings to various audiences in ways that change minds and behaviors.
Class Notes
The Fall 2025 offering of this course will be in-person and the Spring 2026 offering will be online.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
2 reserved for Information Management and Systems: Masters & PhD Students
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None