Who the course is designed for:
Those interested in applying to our Data Science and Analytics Bootcamps but who have little to no prior experience or need a refresher with fundamental Python programming and/or math concepts necessary to succeed at the next level. The only prerequisite is to have Python installed.
Outcomes
- The ability to tackle courses in data science, particularly our Introduction to Data Science part-time course and full-time immersive Data Science and Analytics Bootcamps.
- An understanding of the fundamentals of mathematical concepts in linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.
- The ability to write Python code to solve mathematical problems using linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.
What you'll receive upon completion:
- Certificate of completion
Dates & Instructors
Live Online
Beginner Python and Math for Data Science
February 1 to March 11
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30 - 9:30PM EST
Don Perkus
Instructor
Don started out as a Software Developer and Manager. Then after working as a Program Manager for several years at MathWorks, he decided to move his career back in a more technical direction. He attended Metis' Data Science Bootcamp in fall of 2015 and has been working as a Data Scientist since then. Don also enjoys teaching and mentoring. He has a Masters degree in Computer Science from Boston University, and an MBA from Northeastern University.
Live Online
Beginner Python and Math for Data Science
February 15 to March 25
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30 - 9:30PM PST
Scott Stoltzman
Instructor
Scott is the owner of an analytics consulting business where he works with companies to build and improve data science and analytics capabilities. With over 8 years of experience in the industry, he brings practical knowledge and strong technical skills to every situation. He has worked in a broad array of fields from derivative pricing with a hedge fund to running computer vision projects on an assembly line. He lives in Fort Collins, CO and enjoys hiking, biking and snowshoeing with his family. He has a passion for both teaching and learning.
Live Online
Beginner Python and Math for Data Science
March 1 to April 8
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30 - 9:30PM EST
Heather Hardway
Instructor
Heather is a Data Scientist at iHeartMedia. Heather started her career studying mathematics, specializing in modeling applications to biological systems. After receiving a PhD and leaving academia, she transitioned to data science, working in a variety of industries, including finance, consulting, retail, and government. Getting back to her roots, she enjoys combining her love teaching mathematics with her experience of applying data science to real-world problems.
Live Online
Beginner Python and Math for Data Science
March 15 to April 22
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30 - 9:30PM PST
Adam Wearne
Instructor
With a background in physics and quantitative finance, Adam has applied data science and machine learning solutions in a wide variety of research settings ranging from recognizing and clustering behavioral patterns to applying natural language processing techniques to help build superior equity portfolios. Previously a Senior Data Scientist at Metis, he is now a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Bond Financial Technologies, Inc. Adam is passionate about teaching and is excited to share his industry experiences with students.
Live Online
Beginner Python and Math for Data Science
March 29 to May 6
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30 - 9:30PM EST
Anastassia Kornilova
Instructor
Anastassia is a Research Scientist at FiscalNote, where she uses Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing to create insights from legislative and regulatory data. Over her four and a half year tenure, Anastassia has run a number of projects ranging from forecasting if legislation will pass to identifying key words and topics in text. In addition to building platform features, Anastassia has authored several papers for top-tier Natural Language Processing. Previously, she received a bachelors degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University. She loves to spend her free time outside, hiking, climbing and skiing.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisites for this course - if you’re an absolute beginner or just interested in data science, this course is for you! Students must have a Github account to get access to the content. Sign-up for an account on their site is free, fast and easy.
- Students only need to be able to install and verify the installation of Anaconda (for Python 3) by running a "Hello World" sample code.
Considering our immersive data science bootcamp?
Part-time course alumni can apply the amount of tuition paid for one part-time course towards enrollment in an upcoming bootcamp upon admittance.
Course Structure & Syllabus
Week 1
Python Basics
Get an introduction to programming in Python. Learn how Jupyter Notebooks work, and cover the basics of programming including data structures, data operations, if else statements, for and while loops, and logical operations.
Week 2
Python Advanced
Learn advanced functionality in Python, including functions, debugging, error handling, string manipulations, and writing efficient code.
Week 3
Python Mathematical Libraries
Learn about using libraries that are useful for data manipulation and visualization. Specifically, we will be using NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib. These libraries will allow us to load and save data, manipulate data such as aggregating, filtering, detecting outliers, and visualizing.
Week 4
Linear Algebra
Learn the fundamentals of linear algebra, including vectors, and vector manipulations, matrices and matrix manipulations, linear equations and solutions, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Week 5
Calculus and Probability
Learn the fundamentals of calculus and gain an intuition for derivatives, integrals, determining local maximum and minimum, and limits. Similarly, we will cover an introduction to probability and learn about random variables, mean, variance, probability mass and density functions, and cumulative distribution functions.
Week 6
Statistics
Learn the basics of statistics and its applications. Some topics include ANOVA, hypothesis testing and p-value, and confidence intervals.
Live Online Interactive Learning
Learn from world-class data science practitioners.
Our Live Online instructors bring deep industry experience from a broad range of industries and companies including Viacom, Spotify, and Capital One Labs. You’ll have an Instructor and Assistant Instructor to support you throughout your learning process.
Interact with instructors and classmates in real-time.
This course is truly live, which means you can interact with the instructors and your fellow students in real-time. Stay engaged by asking questions and participating in polls and conversations, and join your course Slack channel for additional support, communication, and collaboration.
Learn online without sacrificing the value of live instruction.
The world is your classroom. Log in from wherever you are and gain access to live, interactive data science instruction that will push your career further in the right direction. In case you have to miss a class, you can access all recordings 24/7 to stay caught up and refer back.
Earn CEUs for accredited courses.
Not only will you walk away with new data science skills and knowledge, you’ll also earn up to 3.3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Our courses are accredited by ACCET, who requires we maintain high standards in areas such as quality of instruction and positive student feedback.
Register for an on-demand sample class
Our 1-hour on-demand sample class is a great way to preview what the new Live Online experience is like for the Beginner Python & Math for Data Science professional development course.
Gordon Dri, Data Scientist at Oracle, and instructor of the Live Online Beginner Python & Math for Data Science course, will cover a few sample topics in the on-demand class:
- How to setup Jupyter Notebook and begin to write basic Python code
- A brief overview of a fundamental math topic from the course
- Followed by Q&A
FAQs
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For this course, do I need to know Python. If so, how much Python do I need to know to take this course? What version of python is used?
No, we will teach you the fundamentals of programming. The class uses Python 3.
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How much do part-time courses at Metis cost?
Live online bootcamp prep courses cost $750.
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Can I apply tuition from my part-time course to the bootcamp?
Yes! Part-time alumni can apply the amount of tuition paid for one part-time course toward enrollment in an upcoming bootcamp upon admittance.
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Do I receive pass/fail grades on completion of a part-time course?
No, you receive a certificate of completion stating that you completed up to 36 hours of the course. Hours vary by course.
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How much homework is required outside of class time?
While there is no official homework, you can expect to spend a minimum of 3 hours per week reviewing material or working on projects. The non-class time spent will depend on your background and the course itself. Each instructor will address this on the first day of class, and there will be lab/office hours outside of class during which students and the instructor can collaborate.
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Do I get career support if I take a part-time course?
No. We do not offer career support for students of these courses like we do for our bootcamp students, but you will gain access to our alumni community network of 1200+ data scientists and analysts. Networking events and job opportunities are posted on a regular basis in this active digital community.
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Who are the instructors for the part-time courses? Are they bootcamp instructors? What are their backgrounds?
Our part-time course instructors come to teach at Metis from industry and have real-world experience as practitioners of data science. Please visit the respective course pages for specific information on each instructor’s background and current jobs.
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How often do Metis part-time courses meet?
Our part-time courses typically run two nights per week over the course of 6 weeks, totaling 36 hours of instruction, but this can vary. Please see the full schedule here for the most up-to-date information. We consistently add new courses, so be sure to check back routinely.
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Does Metis offer any part-time courses online?
Yes, we currently offer a rotating selection of our part-time bootcamp prep courses in a Live Online format, meaning once registered, you can login from anywhere to learn.
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What are the benefits of taking a course in a Live Online format?
The beauty of the Live Online format is that you’re taught by our industry-leading instructors live, but you can attend class sessions from literally anywhere you have an internet connection. Unlike some other online course options out there, which might consist of pre-recorded lectures, our courses allow for interaction with the instructor, assistant instructors, and other students – and because these are on a set schedule, you’ll be held accountable to actually attend, do the work, and learn the material (which is what you’re really here for anyway!).
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I took a Metis part-time course and now want to apply for the bootcamp. Does that give me a competitive edge?
It does not, simply because we evaluate each and every bootcamp applicant the same way in order to ensure fairness. However, if accepted into the bootcamp, you do have the advantage of applying the amount of one part-time course tuition toward the bootcamp tuition, so you essentially got your part-time course for free.
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How will I receive access to the curriculum?
The curriculum will be provided via Github; therefore, you must register a Github account. Sign-up for an account on their site is free, fast and easy. Github is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git.