Big Data Analytics · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU BDA 696 — Process & Model Big Data

3.00 units 1 enrollment option

This applied data science/analytics course trains students in handling, analyzing, modeling, and efficiently processing big structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets using Python. Students will enhance their skills processing larger-than-memory data; exploring big data libraries; conducting exploratory data analysis.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.

Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
10955 Lecture	In person	Open	20 / 35	Wed 4:00 PM–6:40 PM	LH 412	Ryan Lafler	3.7/5 · 3 reviews Difficulty 2.7 · 80% take again

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