COMM 158Python for Social Sciences
Communication · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
Beginner-friendly inquiry into the practical applications of Python in social sciences. Ideal for processing large datasets and automating tasks, Python's versatility extends to visualization and artificial intelligence. Students learn the basics of Python coding, and focus on the essential Pandas library for data analysis. Study adopts a project-oriented approach, allowing direct application of skills in social science scenarios. Exploration additionally of use of ChatGPT to accelerate coding learning process. May be repeated once for credit.
Letter grading.
When it runs
- Fall 2025
- Fall 2026
Scheduled, not typical — from UCLA’s Schedule of Classes, which publishes Fall 2025 through Spring 2027 and nothing before it.
Requisites
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