Spring 2025
DATA C8 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Computer Science C8/Statistics C8/Information C8
Foundations of Data Science
Jeremy Sanchez
Class #:24416
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Data Science Undergraduate Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
3
Enrolled: 1497
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 1500
Waitlist Max: 0
Open Reserved Seats:
18 reserved for Students with 1-4 Terms in Attendance
2 reserved for Students with 1-2 Terms in Attendance
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 7 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.
Final Exam
TUE, MAY 13TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wheeler 150
Pimentel 1
Dwinelle 155
Evans 60
McCone 141
Physics Building 2
Barker 101
Joan and Sanford I. Weill 101
Other classes by Jeremy Sanchez
Course Catalog Description
Foundations of data science from three perspectives: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance. Given data arising from some real-world phenomenon, how does one analyze that data so as to understand that phenomenon? The course teaches critical concepts and skills in computer programming and statistical inference, in conjunction with hands-on analysis of real-world datasets, including economic data, document collections, geographical data, and social networks. It delves into social and legal issues surrounding data analysis, including issues of privacy and data ownership.
Class Notes
*This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must enroll in the LAB 999L to enroll in the course. Selection and assignment into the actual labs happens outside of CalCentral. Instructors will provide more information during the first lecture.
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*Labs for the class will b.. show more
*This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must enroll in the LAB 999L to enroll in the course. Selection and assignment into the actual labs happens outside of CalCentral. Instructors will provide more information during the first lecture.
*Labs for the class will be on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Friday mornings. show less
*Labs for the class will be on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Friday mornings. show less
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for DATA C8\COMPSCI C8\INFO C8\STAT C8 after completing COMPSCI 8, or DATA 8. A deficient grade in DATA C8\COMPSCI C8\INFO C8\STAT C8 may be removed by taking COMPSCI 8, COMPSCI 8, or DATA 8.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
Terms in Attendance:
Undergraduate Classifications Information
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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