From 0bb8f3c5c6868969467b081c61b5cd8eebfaf16d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aidan Feldman Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:51:49 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] update the course description --- syllabus.md | 11 +---------- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/syllabus.md b/syllabus.md index e6ec5541..469a2739 100644 --- a/syllabus.md +++ b/syllabus.md @@ -75,16 +75,7 @@ This is the syllabus for the Spring editions of the course. [Find information ab ## Description -This seven-week course exposes the students to the application and use of Python for data analytics in public policy setting. The course teaches introductory technical programming skills that allow students to learn Python and apply code on pertinent public policy data. The majority of the class content will utilize the [New York City 311 Service Requests](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Social-Services/311-Service-Requests-from-2010-to-Present/erm2-nwe9) dataset. It's a rich dataset that can be explored from many angles relevant to real-world public policy and program management responsibilities. - -Class will be split between: - -- Lecture -- Demonstration -- Hands-on time to: - - Play with the code from lectures - - Start on the homework - - Ask questions +Cell-ing yourself short with Excel? Ready to pivot to something more powerful? This seven-week course is all about "How to Use a Bit of Code to Do Things That Would Be Really Hard in Spreadsheets." Students will learn data analysis through code, using the Python programming language to explore, manipulate, visualize, and interpret open data for policy questions. No coding experience required. ## Homework From a750be6c7db7095da0970629f78756667b871c23 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aidan Feldman Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:04:11 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] less corny, mention generative AI --- syllabus.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/syllabus.md b/syllabus.md index 469a2739..ff469819 100644 --- a/syllabus.md +++ b/syllabus.md @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ This is the syllabus for the Spring editions of the course. [Find information ab ## Description -Cell-ing yourself short with Excel? Ready to pivot to something more powerful? This seven-week course is all about "How to Use a Bit of Code to Do Things That Would Be Really Hard in Spreadsheets." Students will learn data analysis through code, using the Python programming language to explore, manipulate, visualize, and interpret open data for policy questions. No coding experience required. +Alternate title: "How to Use a Bit of Code to Do Things That Would Be Really Hard in Spreadsheets." Students will learn data analysis through the Python programming language — exploring, manipulating, visualizing, and interpreting open data to answer policy questions. The class incorporates use of generative AI for coding problems, helping students understand its strengths and weaknesses. No coding experience required. ## Homework