YData: An Introduction to Data Science

YData: An Introduction to Data Science

S&DS S1230 (CRN: 30151)

Instructors: Shivam Sharma
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: TTh 9.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students

In-person Course. Computational and statistical skills are increasingly important in our data-driven world. These skills are key to opening doors for research and career opportunities during and beyond your years at Yale. This course aims to enhance your knowledge and capabilities in fundamental ideas and skills in data science, especially computational and programming skills along with inferential thinking. YData is an introduction to Data Science that will emphasize the development of these skills while providing opportunities for hands-on experience and practice. YData is designed to be accessible to students with little or no background in computing, programming, or statistics. The course is based on the Python programming language. 1 Credit. Session B: June 29 – July 31. Tuition: $5480.

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