Introduction To Data Science Course Syllabus
Introduction To Data Science Course Syllabus
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Introduction to
Data Science
Course Syllabus
Overview
Learn the data science process, including how to build effective data visualizations and how to communicate with
various stakeholders.
Program information
1 month Intermediate
Prerequisites
To be successful in this program, learners should have knowledge of basic statistical modeling, Numpy, pandas, predictive
analytics, and scikit-learn.
Required Hardware/Software
Learners will need access to the internet and a 64-bit computer. They’ll also need to be able to download and run Python 3.7.
Lesson 2 • Implement best practices in sharing your code and writing summaries.
Josh Bernhard
Data Scientist at NerdWallet
Josh has been sharing his passion for data for nearly a decade at all levels of university, and as lead
data science instructor at Galvanize. He’s used data science for work ranging from cancer research
to process automation.
Juno Lee
Data Science Instructor
As a data scientist and Technical Curriculum Developer, Juno built a recommendation engine to
personalize online shopping experiences, computer vision and natural language processing models
to analyze product data, and tools to generate insight into user behaviour.
Luis Serrano
Instructor
Luis was formerly a machine learning engineer at Google. He holds a PhD in mathematics from the
University of Michigan and was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Quebec at Montreal.
Andrew Paster
Instructor
Andrew has an engineering degree from Yale and has used his data science skills to build a jewelry
business from the ground up. He has additionally created courses for Udacity’s Self-Driving Car
Engineer Nanodegree program.
Mike is a content developer with a multidisciplinary academic background, including math, statistics,
physics, and psychology. Previously, he worked on Udacity’s Data Analyst Nanodegree program as a
support lead.
David Drummond
VP of Engineering at Insight
David is VP of Engineering at Insight where he enjoys breaking down difficult concepts and helping
others learn data engineering. David has a PhD in physics from UC Riverside.
Judit Lantos
Senior Data Engineer at Netflix
Judit is a senior data engineer at Netflix. A former data engineer at Split, she worked on the
statistical engine of their full-stack experimentation platform. She has also instructed at Insight Data
Science, helping software engineers and academic coders transition to data engineering roles.
• Project review cycle creates a feedback loop with multiple opportunities for
improvement—until the concept is mastered.
• Project reviewers leverage industry best practices and provide pro tips.
• Unlimited access to mentors means help arrives when it’s needed most.
• 2 hr or less average question response time assures that skills development stays on track.
Mentor Network
• Mentors work across more than 30 different industries and often complete a Nanodegree
program themselves.
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