Summer Course: Principles of Data Science

A hands-on introduction to the methods of data science. Strategies for analyzing and visualizing tabular data, including common patterns and pitfalls. Data acquisition through web scraping and REST APIs. Core principles of machine learning: supervised vs. unsupervised learning, training vs. test error, hyperparameter tuning, and ensemble methods. Introduction to data of different shapes and sizes, including text, image, and geospatial data.

The focus is on intuition and implementation, rather than theory and math. Implementation is in Python and Jupyter notebooks, using libraries such as pandas and sci-kit-learn. The course culminates in a final project where students apply the methods to a data science problem of their choice. (Students with experience in another programming language should take CS 193Q to catch up on Python.)

Details

DATASCI 112-01

• Class Number: 22670

• Course Cost: $5488.00

• Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate

• Units: 4

• Interest Area: Math and Data Science

• Course Format & Length: In-Person, 8 weeks

• Instructors: Alex Dekhtyar

• Dates: June 22, 2024 - August 18, 2024

• Prerequisites: CS 106A or equivalent programming experience in Python

• Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

• Course Notes: This course has a required discussion section in addition to the main lecture section.

Events and Engagement

Workshops

Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.

Stanford Spaces

Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.

Stanford Voices

These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.