Course # 30538 Section Number 1 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 9:00am-10:20am Term Winter 2026 Course Instructor Maggie Shi Specialization Data Analytics TA Session(s) Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy - 30538/1D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy - 30538/1D02 Syllabus Syllabus 12/1/25 Must have taken PPHA 30537 Data and Programming for Public Policy or obtain instructor consent to enroll. This course is one of three required courses in the data science specialization at Harris. This specialization is designed to train you to work in the rapidly-expanding field of data analytics after graduation. Although the course is designed for students pursuing the Master of Public Policy degree, other Harris graduate programs, and undergraduates are welcome to enroll as well. This course will be taught in the Python programming language. Previously named Data and Programming for Public Policy II. Notes This course was previously named Data and Programming for Public Policy II. Attendance at lab sections is required for this course. Course Prerequisite In order to register for this course you must have taken PPHA 30537 Course Sections Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/1 Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Maggie Shi Monday, Wednesday 9:00am-10:20am Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/2 Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Maggie Shi Monday, Wednesday 10:30am-11:50am Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/3 Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Peter Ganong Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/4 Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Peter Ganong Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus TA Sessions Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/1D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Monday 1:30pm-2:50pm Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/1D02 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Monday 3:00pm-4:20pm Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/2D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Monday 1:30pm-2:50pm Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/2D02 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Monday 3:00pm-4:20pm Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/3D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Tuesday 2:00pm-3:20pm Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/3D02 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Tuesday 5:00pm-6:20pm Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/4D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Tuesday 2:00pm-3:20pm Winter 2026 PPHA 30538/4D02 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Tuesday 5:00pm-6:20pm Recent News More news University of Chicago Health Lab Releases Evaluation of Washtenaw County Co-Response Unit Pilot Thu., February 26, 2026 Cyber Policy Initiative: Hacker Research Illuminates Solutions to Threats from Offensive AI, Cyber Crime, and Despots Mon., February 23, 2026 Student Profile: Wendy Wang, MPP Class of 2026 Wed., February 18, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., March 04, 2026 | 12:00 PM Up Front featuring Professor Thomas Coleman | New York Wed., March 04, 2026 | 5:30 PM The Smith Midtown 956 2nd Avenue (51st St and 2nd Ave) New York, NY 10022 United States Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Benjamin Krause Wed., March 04, 2026 | 7:00 PM