Introduction to data science methods and Python programming language for students with little to no experience in the subjects. Topics include foundational programming concepts, problem-solving strategies and code design, and data science concepts as table operations, exploratory data analysis, basic probability.

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Engineering

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KHARITONOVA Y
Yekaterina Kate Kharitonova
2.5
189 reviews
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CMPSC5A . Kharitonova Y A Month Ago

Its like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde but if both of them were evil. She started 4 projects and forgot about 3 of them, making 1 a completion grade (after I spent 8 hours on it). I'm only giving her a 2 because its her first year teaching this class but avoid it if you can get any other prof. She also has an army of TAs called 'the team'. BEWARE

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CMPSC5A . Kharitonova Y A Month Ago

The main problem with Prof Kate is that it's clear she's more used to teaching coding than data science. Most of the quizzes, labs, and assignments treat data as a means to the end of learning code. Then, when many people do poorly on the midterm project, she acts surprised. Unclear grading, somewhat disorganized and unresponsive. Otherwise okay.

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CMPSC8 . Kharitonova Y 6 Days Ago

I took this class in the fall, but I remember her being so sweet and respectable. She would always ask us if we were doing okay, and if she needed to, she would slow down. Super easy intro compsci course.

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CS148 . Kharitonova Y A Month Ago

Easy class, just a group project come up with an idea in the beginning of class and spend the entire quarter completing with your team. No exams or quizzes

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CMPSC8 . Kharitonova Y A Month Ago

Attendance in both the class and section accounts for an important part of your grade. Most projects are in pairs, so be careful who you work with. Sections were heavy toward the end of the class. Lectures are put me to sleep.

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CMPSC8 . Kharitonova Y 2 Months Ago

Like objectively she is a good teacher, she explains things well and is always open to questions. I took CS in high-school so basically easy A. She assigns a lot of work - homework, labs and practice, but if you make time it's not bad. The final project was given basically finals week with like 40 pages of instructions and requirements :(

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