Course # 30538 Section Number 2 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 10:30am-11:50am Term Winter 2026 Course Instructor Maggie Shi Specialization Data Analytics TA Session(s) Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy - 30538/2D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy - 30538/2D02 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 Student Profile: Wendy Wang, MPP Class of 2026 Wed., February 18, 2026 Shaoda Wang Named 2026 Sloan Research Fellow Tue., February 17, 2026 How Inspections Shape Life and Death in U.S. Nursing Homes Fri., February 13, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Rebecca Wolfe Thu., February 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM Get to know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., February 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM The Longest Winter of the Russo-Ukrainian War: Decisions Ahead for Ukraine and the World Mon., February 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center Chicago, IL 60637 United States