2021 Fall
DATA C8 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Computer Science C8/Statistics C8/Information C8
Foundations of Data Science
Ani Adhikari, David Wagner
Aug 25, 2021 - Dec 10, 2021
Mo, We, Fr
10:00 am - 10:59 am
Internet/Online
Class #:26225
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Pending Review
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Data Science Undergraduate Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
5
Enrolled: 1435
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 1440
Waitlist Max: 375
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
7 hours of outside work hours per week, 2 hours of instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
MON, DECEMBER 13TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Pimentel 1
Dwinelle 155
Social Sciences Building 126
Joan and Sanford I. Weill 101
Davis 534
Social Sciences Building 166
Social Sciences Building 170
Cory 247
Other classes by Ani Adhikari
Other classes by David Wagner
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
*Instruction Mode: Lecture will be offered remotely. Lab Sections will be BOTH IN-PERSON and REMOTE.
*To enroll in this class, select the lecture and the 999L (placeholder) lab section. Assignment to the ACTUAL lab sections will be managed by teaching staff during the first class. The meeting .. show more
*To enroll in this class, select the lecture and the 999L (placeholder) lab section. Assignment to the ACTUAL lab sections will be managed by teaching staff during the first class. The meeting .. show more
*Instruction Mode: Lecture will be offered remotely. Lab Sections will be BOTH IN-PERSON and REMOTE.
*To enroll in this class, select the lecture and the 999L (placeholder) lab section. Assignment to the ACTUAL lab sections will be managed by teaching staff during the first class. The meeting times for lab sections have not yet been decided.
*Time conflicts are allowed for this class.
*Alternate midterm and final exam times will be offered on the same day as the scheduled exams. show less
*To enroll in this class, select the lecture and the 999L (placeholder) lab section. Assignment to the ACTUAL lab sections will be managed by teaching staff during the first class. The meeting times for lab sections have not yet been decided.
*Time conflicts are allowed for this class.
*Alternate midterm and final exam times will be offered on the same day as the scheduled exams. 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
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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