Comparative Literature · Fall 2026
SDSU COMP 521 — Intro Sci Comp and DS
Introduction to computational methods and data science using Python. Numerical algorithms, optimization, Monte Carlo methods, data wrangling with pandas, exploratory data analysis, regression and classification. Emphasizes software engineering practices including object-oriented programming, modular design, version control, testing, and documentation.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: MATH 252; MATH 254 or MATH 342A (or equivalent with instructor consent); or Graduate standing
- MATH 252; MATH 254 or MATH 342A (or equivalent with instructor consent); or Graduate standing
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11307 Discussion | In person | Open | 4 / 20 | Tue/Thu 5:30 PM–6:45 PM | LSN 134 | Anna Rosen | 1.9/5 · 11 reviews Difficulty 3.9 · 9% take again |