In this course, you'll get a solid introduction to data science, including how to identify data types and collection methods. You'll learn to use Python programming for data-science tasks, then refresh your knowledge of basic linear algebra and calculus. As you begin to explore the intricacies of data analysis, youll build your data-science vocabulary and learn about descriptive statistics, probability theory and data handling. In the end, you'll take away practical knowledge you can use to derive meaningful insights from complex data.