Course # 30538 Section Number 4 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 11:00am-12:20pm Term Winter 2026 Course Instructor Peter Ganong Specialization Data Analytics TA Session(s) Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy - 30538/4D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy - 30538/4D02 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 How Do Blackouts Impact the Local Economy? Tue., April 14, 2026 Why It’s So Hard to Become a Doctor—and Why That Matters for Patients Thu., April 09, 2026 Harris Names 2026 Alumni Award Winners Tue., April 07, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Bay Area Harris Alumni Meetup Thu., April 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM Bartlett Hall 242 O'Farrell St San Francisco, CA 94102 United States Harper Lecture: Beyond Checks and Balances: Evolution of American Political Power Thu., April 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM Convene 100 Stockton 40 O'Farrell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 United States Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Prof. Shaoda Wang Thu., April 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM