Fallbrook Union High School

Introduction to Teacher: Amy Cabrera

Data Science amylenecabrera@fuhsd.net •(619) 494-0355• Room 320

IDS • 2019-2020

Course description
Introduction to Data Science(IDS) is designed to Office Hours & Tutoring: If you ever need help or
introduce students to the exciting opportunities just want to chat, email me or contact me via
available at the intersection of data analysis, Remind! I will get back to you within 24 hours!
coding, and mathematics through hands-on
activities. Absent Policy: Please email or contact me via
Remind & check Google Classroom for updates!
Course objectives
Data is everywhere! This course curriculum will
Curriculum: UCLA Introduction to Data Science
help prepare students to live in a world of data. Website: https://ids.mobilizingcs.org/
The course focuses on practical applications of
data analysis to give students concrete and Unit 1 ●
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Represent data graphically
Interpret differences in shape,
applicable skills. Students will learn to find and
Data is center, and spread
communicate meaning in data, and to think
critically about arguments based on data. Everywhere ● Summarize categorical data in
two way frequency tables
● Recognize possible
associations and trends in data
Materials Needed
Notebook
Pencil, Pen, Highlighter Unit 2 ●
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Create and interpret boxplots
Calculate and interpret
Charged Chromebook Data and standard deviation
Probability ● Simulate the Normal
Grading Scale & Breakdown Distribution using real data
● Create functions in R
A: 90-100 Classwork 30%
B: 80-89 Homework 15%
Labs 15%
C: 70-79
Practicums 30% Unit 3 ● Identify reports that use special
data structures
D: 60-69
Midterms & Finals 10% Collecting Data ● Do data scraping
F: 59 and below
● Use HTML and XML
● Re-randomize data in R
Classroom Expectations
My expectations are simple!
Unit 4 ● Describe how well linear
models fit data
1. Maintain respect and good intentions
towards classmates, mentors, and yourself. Modeling Data ● Use critical thinking skills to
There is no place for hate. explain why a trend may or may
not make sense
● Design and execute your own
2. Aim high and work hard.
Participatory Sensing Campaign

3. Be brave and have the courage to try!