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Over the course of the past decade, the explosion of data has transformed nearly every industry. Whether it’s in marketing, healthcare, government, or activism—the ability to translate data into insights has quickly become a highly valued skill.
Companies care about what you can do, not just what you know. That’s why when it comes to data science, it’s important to not only have the skills, but know how to apply them in real-life scenarios. The curriculum at The Data Science and Visualization Boot Camp at UC San Diego Extended Studies teaches students the fundamentals, and then gives them hands-on experience solving real-world data problems.
Data Science & Visualization
Module 1: Excel Crash CourseWeeks 1-2
Description:
Learn to do more with Microsoft Excel. In this module, we’ll cover advanced topics like statistical modeling, forecasting and prediction, pivot tables, and VBA scripting. You’ll even learn to model historic stock trends -- and hopefully, learn to beat the market!What You Will Learn:
- Microsoft Excel
- VBA Script
- Statistics Modeling
Module 2: Python Data AnalyticsWeeks 3-8
Description:
Gain a solid foothold in one of today’s fundamental programming languages. You’ll develop proficiency in core Python; data analytic tools like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib; and specific libraries for interacting with web data, like Requests and BeautifulSoup.What You Will Learn:
- Python, APIs
- JSON, NumPy
- Pandas, Matplotlib
- Beautiful Soup
Module 3: DatabasesWeeks 9-13
Description:
Dive deep into the most prolific database languages: SQL and NoSQL. Work with MySQL and MongoDB to organize data into well-structured and easily retrievable data formats. Work on a case study to combine data from different sources into one database.What You Will Learn:
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- ETL Process
Module 4: Web VisualizationWeeks 14-19
Description:
Building visualizations is of little benefit without a way to communicate the message. In this module, you’ll learn how to use the core web development technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to create new and interactive data visualizations that you can share with everyone on the web!What You Will Learn:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- AJAX
- Leaflet
Module 5: Advanced TopicsWeeks 20-23
Description:
By program’s end, you’ll be immersed in new and in-demand topics like Tableau, Hadoop, and Machine Learning.What You Will Learn:
- Tableau
- Hadoop
- Machine Learning
Module 6: Final ProjectWeek 24
Description:
As part of a small team, you’ll draw upon everything you have learned in the program to create an impressive data visualization application. Get creative and come up with something cool to show off to the whole world!What You Will Learn:
- Dreaming up something fantastic and pushing the bounds of reasonable and achievable