| Call Number | 15620 |
|---|---|
| Day, Time & Location | View Class Schedule & Location in Vergil |
| Points | 1.5 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Rebecca S Krisel |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | MIA and MPA Policy Skills II Core. Priority Registration: MIA and MPA. Alternate title: "How to Use a Bit of Code to Do Things That Would Be Really Hard in Spreadsheets." Students will learn data analysis through the Python programming language—exploring, manipulating, visualizing, and interpreting open data to answer policy questions. The class incorporates use of generative AI for coding problems, helping students understand its strengths and weaknesses. No coding experience required. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Department | Data Science for Policy |
| Enrollment | 32 students (45 max) as of 12:05PM Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Subject | School of International & Public Affairs |
| Number | IA6650 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | School of International and Public Affairs |
| Open To | SIPA |
| Note | Course dates: September 20 to October 11, 2025 |
| Section key | 20253SIPA6650U001 |