Course # 30537 Section Number 2 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 11:00am-12:20pm Term Spring 2027 Course Instructor Chris Clapp Specialization Data Analytics TA Session(s) Lab: Data and Programming for Public Policy - 30537/2D01 Syllabus Syllabus 2/11/26 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. Notes Friday labs are required. They will be a combination of assessments (weekly quizzes) and TA sessions that provide guidance in completing the course assignments. On many weeks they may not run the full hour and 50 minutes. Course Sections Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/1 Data and Programming for Public Policy Chris Clapp Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/2 Data and Programming for Public Policy Chris Clapp Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-12:20pm Syllabus Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/3 Data and Programming for Public Policy Rosie Li Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-3:20pm Syllabus Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/4 Data and Programming for Public Policy Rosie Li Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm-4:50pm Syllabus TA Sessions Quarter Course # Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/1D01 Lab: Data and Programming for Public Policy Staff Friday 9:00am-10:50am Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/2D01 Lab: Data and Programming for Public Policy Staff Friday 9:00am-10:50am Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/3D01 Lab: Data and Programming for Public Policy Staff Friday 9:00am-10:50am Spring 2027 PPHA 30537/4D01 Lab: Data and Programming for Public Policy Staff Friday 9:00am-10:50am Recent News More news Chicago Public Media and University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Launch Chicago in Conversation Wed., September 23, 2026 What Works—and Will It Work Elsewhere? Harris Executive Education Program Explores Evidence and Impact in China Mon., September 21, 2026 A Watershed Moment: Isabella Levinthal’s Path to Environmental Policy Thu., September 17, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Harris Social Impact Fellowship Information Session Thu., October 01, 2026 | 12:00 PM San Francisco Coffee Chat Mon., October 05, 2026 | 3:00 PM Up Front Featuring Professor James A. Robinson Tue., October 06, 2026 | 6:30 PM