INFS7140-A Adv Python For Data Analysis (Spring 2024)
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Course Details

Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 2 (01/13/2024 - 03/08/2024)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 2 Seats
Credits: 3

Course Description

This course provides the student with Advanced tools in Python focusing on data manipulation and Analysis as well as advanced data visualization. Topics will also include the use of PANDAS for Data Science analysis and website APIs for data gathering and manipulation. Students will evaluate Python code as well as develop their own code. Students will analyze complex datasets to answer questions appropriate to Data Science. Prior knowledge of Python is required; topics include: Lists, Dictionaries, Looping, File operations, JSON, string manipulation, and graphing. 3 Credits

Course Materials

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About the Instructor(s)

Peter J. Draus, Ed.D.
University Professor of Computer and Information Systems
Computer and Information Systems

draus@rmu.edu
412-397-6827 phone
412-397-6469 fax
Wheatley Center 304
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