Technest 2: Data Science

Catalog description

As the second course in the Technest Coding Academy, students learn the three main factors of data science: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance. Topics include critical concepts and skills in computer programming and statistical inference, and the analysis of real-world datasets, as well as social issues surrounding data analysis such as privacy and design. This course is based on UC Berkeley's Data 8 course curriculum. Enrollment in this class is contingent upon acceptance into the Technest Coding Academy. Interested students will need to contact course instructor listed in the schedule of classes.