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Want to learn more about data science but have no idea where to start? This course is for absolute beginners looking for an introduction to the basic Python programming & mathematical principles essential to learn as a first step toward developing data science skills or a new career in the field.
We will cover:
Introduction to programming in Python
Common Python libraries: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
Foundations of linear algebra
Foundations of calculus
Foundations of probability
Foundation of statistics
Course details:
January 14 to February 25
Mondays & Thursdays
6:30 - 9:30PM PT
Gordon Dri is currently a Data Scientist with Oracle. He has also worked in research at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy & Booth School of Business & interned as a quantitative analyst in commercial real estate investment at Magnolia Capital. He has a Master of Science in Analytics from the University of Chicago & a Bachelors of Applied Science & Engineering from the University of Toronto. Gordon thoroughly enjoys teaching and, in addition to course design & teaching at Metis, acted as a Teaching Assistant for Statistical Analysis, Data Mining & Linear & Non Linear Models in the MScA program at the University of ChicagoGordon is currently a Data Scientist with Oracle. He has also worked in research at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy & Booth School of Business & interned as a quantitative analyst in commercial real estate investment at Magnolia Capital. He has a Master of Science in Analytics from the University of Chicago & a Bachelors of Applied Science & Engineering from the University of Toronto. Gordon thoroughly enjoys teaching and, in addition to course design & teaching at Metis, acted as a Teaching Assistant for Statistical Analysis, Data Mining & Linear & Non Linear Models in the MScA program at the University of Chicago.
About Metis
Metis (thisismetis.com) accelerates careers in data science by providing full-time immersive bootcamps, evening part-time professional development courses, online resources, & corporate programs based in Seattle, New York, Chicago, & San Francisco.
Brought to you by Kaplan, Metis focuses primarily on Python, machine learning, data visualization, deep learning, big data processing, statistical foundations, & more. Students & alumni of the bootcamp program receive continuous support from our career advisors, empowering them to pursue a successful career in the fast-growing field of data science.
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