Spring 2023
DATA C8 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Computer Science C8/Statistics C8/Information C8
Foundations of Data Science
Swupnil K Sahai, Joseph E. Gonzalez
Class #:25433
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
Data Science Undergraduate Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
-114
Enrolled: 1914
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 1800
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Also offered as:
STAT C8
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 9TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
RSF Fieldhouse
Etcheverry 3106
Dwinelle 155
Physics Building 4
Genetics & Plant Bio 100
Mulford 159
Hearst Field Annex A1
Dwinelle 88
Dwinelle 145
North Gate 105
Barker 101
Evans 60
Davis 534
Physics Building 2
Physics Building 251
Lewis 9
Cory 247
Anthro/Art Practice Bldg 160
Wurster 102
Wheeler 202
Wheeler 20
Wheeler 130
Wheeler 108
Tan 180
Barker 110
Cory 241
Social Sciences Building 20
Other classes by Swupnil K Sahai
Other classes by Joseph E. Gonzalez
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 will allow for time conflicts.
*This class will accommodate final exam conflicts.
*This class will offer an out-of-class midterm that is tentatively set for March 10, 7-9pm.
*This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must enroll .. show more
*This class will accommodate final exam conflicts.
*This class will offer an out-of-class midterm that is tentatively set for March 10, 7-9pm.
*This class uses 999 sections. In addition to the lecture, you must enroll .. show more
*This class will allow for time conflicts.
*This class will accommodate final exam conflicts.
*This class will offer an out-of-class midterm that is tentatively set for March 10, 7-9pm.
*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 sections happen outside of CalCentral. Instructors will provide more information during the first lecture.
*Lab sections will be offered after Wednesday lecture through Friday before lecture. show less
*This class will accommodate final exam conflicts.
*This class will offer an out-of-class midterm that is tentatively set for March 10, 7-9pm.
*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 sections happen outside of CalCentral. Instructors will provide more information during the first lecture.
*Lab sections will be offered after Wednesday lecture through Friday before lecture. 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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