Course # 30538 Section Number 2 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 10:30am-11:50am Term Winter 2027 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 will also have occasional required in-person quizzes on Mondays from 4:30pm - 5:30pm. Please see syllabus for dates. 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 2027 PPHA 30538/1 Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Maggie Shi Monday, Wednesday 9:00am-10:20am Syllabus Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/2 Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Maggie Shi Monday, Wednesday 10:30am-11:50am Syllabus Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/3 Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Maggie Shi Monday, Wednesday 1:30pm-2:50pm Syllabus Winter 2027 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 2027 PPHA 30538/1D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Wednesday 3:00pm-4:20pm Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/1D02 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Wednesday 4:30pm-5:50pm Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/2D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Wednesday 3:00pm-4:20pm Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/2D02 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Wednesday 4:30pm-5:50pm Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/3D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Wednesday 3:00pm-4:20pm Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/3D02 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Wednesday 4:30pm-5:50pm Winter 2027 PPHA 30538/4D01 Lab Session: Data Analytics and Visualization for Public Policy Staff Thursday 2:00pm-3:20pm Recent News More news In Aims of Public Policy Address, Professor Koichiro Ito Explains How Solving Problems is a Collaborative Endeavor Fri., October 16, 2026 What Drove the Pandemic-Era Surge in Gun Violence? Thu., October 15, 2026 How Fast Is Too Fast?: Harris Experts Examine the Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence in Policy Outlook Event Thu., October 15, 2026 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! MACRM and PhD Information Session with Isabeau Dasho, Writing Center Tue., October 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM Get to Know Harris! MS in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., October 20, 2026 | 9:30 AM Preparing for Harris: The UChicago Student Experience Tue., October 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM