De Anza College
CIS 311
Foundations of Data Science for All · 0 units
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- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course builds the foundational concepts of data science for students in any major. By working with real-world data from a variety of disciplines, such as economic, health, and social data, the course introduces students to basic statistical concepts and inferential thinking, as well as key programming concepts and analysis tools for exploring data.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:15 PM UTCCIS 311Foundations of Data Science for AllOpen2 sections · 10 seats reported · 2 instructors
- CRN 39613 · 01YOpen · 5
- CRN 40030 · 02ZOpen · 5
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
- Intermediate algebra
- or
- orappropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra
Catalog wording: “Intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra.”
Advisory: “CIS D040., STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H”
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