STSCI 4060

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STSCI 4060
Python Programming and its Applications in Statistics

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The first part of the course teaches basic Python programming knowledge and skills, such as Python variables, data containers, language controls, functions, objects, class, data structures, regular expressions, graphics, GUI, Jupyter notebook, etc. The second part deals with Python application in statistics (e.g., 2D/3D data visualization and statistical analysis, using some important Python packages for statistical computing and machine learning, for example, Numpy, Scipy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn, etc.) Python-database integration (e.g., access, update and control an Oracle database), and Python web services (e.g., database-driven dynamic webpages using Python CGI scripts). These techniques are utilized in a comprehensive course project.


Prerequisites basic programming skills (any language), one introductory Statistics course, SQL (Oracle preferred).

Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG), (SDS-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STSCI 5045

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9915 STSCI 4060   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Yang, X

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  9916 STSCI 4060   DIS 201

  •  
    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Yang, X

  • Instruction Mode: In Person