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DS 6051 Decoding Large Language Models
Summer 2026

Evolution of language models, from encoding words to simple vectors to training LLMs. Train and build LLM, understand concepts like self- and cross-attention in LLMs and their applications, review research …

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4.00
GPA
DS 6200 Computation I: Fundamentals
Fall 2026

Introduces fundamental concepts of computation, data structures, algorithms, & databases, focusing on their role in data science. Covers both theoretical studies & hands-on learning activities. Includes basic data structures, advanced …

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4.00
GPA
DS 6210 Computation II: Numerical Analysis & Optimization
Spring 2026

Many problems in data science essentially boil down to some mathematical relationships that are to be solved numerically. But have you ever wondered how computers could do math? This graduate-level …

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Difficulty
3.63
GPA
DS 6234 Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence
Fall 2024

Covers the fundamental concepts of uncertainty in artificial intelligence (AI). Students will explore various techniques and models used to handle uncertainty in AI and machine learning systems, including Bayesian deep …

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GPA
DS 6300 Theory I: Probability & Stochastic Processes
Fall 2026

Covers the fundamentals of probability and stochastic processes. Students will become conversant in the tools of probability, clearly describing and implementing concepts related to random variables, properties of probability, distributions, …

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Difficulty
3.31
GPA
DS 6310 Theory II: Inference & Prediction
Spring 2026

Explores the mathematical foundations of inferential and prediction frameworks commonly used to learn from data. Frequentist, Bayesian, Likelihood viewpoints are considered. Topics include: principles of estimation, optimality, bias, variance, consistency, …

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Difficulty
3.61
GPA
DS 6400 Advanced Machine Learning I: Introduction
Fall 2026

Introduction to regression modeling. Topics will be discussed first in the context of linear regression, and then revisited in the context of logistic regression, ordinal regression, proportional hazards regression, and …

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Difficulty
3.36
GPA
DS 6404 Physics-Aware Deep Learning
Spring 2026

Introduces physics-aware deep learning (PADL), an emerging approach that embeds physical laws into neural networks for accurate, efficient modeling. Topics include differential equations, physics-informed neural networks, neural operators, and PyTorch …

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Difficulty
3.87
GPA
DS 6410 Advanced Machine Learning II: Methods & Application
Spring 2026

Fundamentals of data mining and machine learning within a common statistical framework. Topics include boosting, ensembles, Support Vector Machines, model-based clustering, forecasting, neural networks, recommender systems, market basket analysis, and …

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Difficulty
3.68
GPA
DS 6425 Time Series Modeling
Spring 2026

Provides an exploration of foundational concepts in modern time series modeling and analysis. The course covers both classical statistical and signal processing methods and contemporary deep learning models.

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GPA
DS 6559 New Course in Data Science
Spring 2024

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of data science.

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Difficulty
3.82
GPA
DS 6600 Data Engineering I: Data Management & Visualization
Fall 2026

Covers data pipeline: techniques to collect data, organize, query & apply the data, and generate products that describe the insights. Topics include Python environments, containers using Docker, data wrangling with …

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Difficulty
3.99
GPA
DS 6700 Value I: Data Ethics, Policy and Governance
Spring 2026

Combines topics in data ethics, critical data studies, public policy, governance, and regulation. Address challenges by topic (Health, Education, Culture & Entertainment, Security & Defense, Cities, Environment, Labor). Research how …

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Difficulty
3.79
GPA
DS 6993 Independent Study
Fall 2026

Specialized or advanced topics not in DS current course offerings. Requires (a) approval of the program director and (b) an SDS faculty member who will serve as instructor. Propose a …

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Difficulty
4.00
GPA
DS 6999 Independent Study
Spring 2022

Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s)

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Difficulty
3.95
GPA
DS 7008 Data Design & Method for Digital Humanists: Practicum for Certificate
Spring 2024

The DH Certificate Practicum provides principles for working with humanities materials as data, while maintaining a commitment to humanistic inquiry. Students will learn to integrate digital humanities methods into coursework …

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DS 7200 Computation III - Distributed Computing
Fall 2026

Learning tools and concepts for computing on big data. Learn how to use Spark for large-scale analytics and machine learning. Spark is an open-source, general-purpose computing framework that is scalable …

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Difficulty
3.71
GPA
DS 7400 Advanced Machine Learning III: Deep Learning
Fall 2026

Covers advanced theoretical concepts for deep neural networks. Topics include convolutional neural networks and their design principles, encoder-decoder architectures, recurrent neural networks, transformers, bounding box detection, image segmentation, generative adversarial …

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Difficulty
3.92
GPA
DS 7406 Machine Learning Systems
Spring 2025

Current state and future trends in Machine Learning Systems are covered. Topics include hardware systems, software systems, and Machine Learning optimized for metrics beyond predictive accuracy.

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GPA
DS 7540 Machine Learning IV
Spring 2025

Advanced topics within Machine Learning.

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Difficulty
3.68
GPA