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LING 572 - Python Scripting for Social Science

LING 572: Python Scripting for Social Science (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing. Counts toward Big Data Analytics, M.S. (2026-27), Big Data Analytics, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
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  • Mathematical Tools
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Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Python scripting for social science data. Statements and expressions. Strings, lists, dictionaries, files. Python with unformatted data (regular expressions). Graphs and social networks. Spatial data and simple GIS scripts.
Prerequisites
Upper division or graduate standing.

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Who can take it
Upper division or graduate standing.
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Cross-listed with
BDA 572

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #4385· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Tue, Thu 2:00 PM-3:15 PM · LSS 246
Class #11016· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Wed 4:00 PM-6:40 PM · SSW 2512

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