Short Course in Introduction to Data Science Using Python (77099)

Duration: Six months

Language medium: English

Target group:

Individuals with a programming background
Professionals familiar with computer programming but not data science

Admission requirements:

Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification
Basic Computer Programming Knowledge

Registration periods:

Semester Registration Periods

Course leader details:

Mr L Aron
Lecturer
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science - Programming
Aronl@unisa.ac.za
011 670 9102
C-482; Science Campus

Programme administrator:

Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp

Purpose statement:

The purpose of this course is to equip learners with a sound knowledge of the underlying principles of computer programming. This course provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply programming techniques and strategies in solving real-world problems data science problems using the Python Programming language, within South-African and global contexts. Python is the most popular programming language used in the field of data science

Modules:

SCPYT1A - Introduction to Data Science using Python