DS 7140:Python for Data Science

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 7020 and STAT 7100
This course introduces students to Python, including data preparation, feature engineering and general use of Python libraries with a focus on applications within the realm of Data Science. The core focus is the development of Python skills to enable the preparation of data and custom functions, to support Data Science model development activities. Students will learn fundamental data structures, key algorithms and their application in applying analytic/machine learning methodologies.