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 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 Coffee Chat in Ames, Iowa Mon., September 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM Harris Social Impact Fellowship Information Session Thu., October 01, 2026 | 12:00 PM Harris Social Impact Fellowship Information Session Thu., October 01, 2026 | 12:00 PM