Advanced Computing for Policy

Prerequisite Course: INAF U6006 - Computing in Context. In Computing in Context, students “explored computing concepts and coding in the context of solving policy problems.” Advanced Computing for Policy goes deeper, giving students a better understanding of computer science fundamentals and moving them beyond “beginners”. That code will then be applied to data using Python and packages like pandas. Students will also learn how data works in a broader context by using APIs, databases, and cloud services, culminating in building a complex end-to-end data system. These foundational computing and data skills will prepare students for more advanced data science coursework at SIPA.