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Frequently Asked Questions for Fall 2023 Data 101

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  1. When/where is class? Do you allow time conflicts?
  2. When is the final exam?
  3. Where is the course website?
  4. I need an enrollment code/enrollment is too limited/I’m on the waitlist/etc.
  5. I am waitlisted, what should I do? What are my chances of getting into this class?
  6. I have a Concurrent Enrollment Request that hasn’t been approved yet, what should I do? What are my chances of getting into this class?
  7. What are the official prerequisites for this course?
  8. Will the official prerequisites be enforced?
  9. I have taken/am taking CS 186. Can I still enroll in Data 101?
  10. I am a campus student and would like to audit the course, what can I do?
  11. I have another enrollment issue - can the instructors assist me, make an exception for my case or provide me with an “enrollment code”?
  12. I have a conflict for the final exam, what can I do?
  13. I would like to apply for a (u)GSI position for this course. What should I do?
  14. Who do I contact if I have further questions? How do I email the instruction team?

When/where is class? Do you allow time conflicts?

Class meets in Stanley 105, Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30pm - 2pm. No time conflicts, though class will be recorded.

When is the final exam?

The final exam will take place in-person during the regularly scheduled final exam slot on Friday 12/15, 8 - 11am. There will be no accommodations for final exam conflicts. For more information, see the Final Exam Calendar.

Where is the course website?

Here: https://fa23.data101.org

I need an enrollment code/enrollment is too limited/I’m on the waitlist/etc.

The instructors are not able to provide permission codes or any new information about enrollment in Data 101 at this time. Please refer to the Data Science Fall 2023 Courses page and to the Data 001 Ed, which include all information currently available about enrolling in Fall 2023 classes. If you are not able to find an answer to your question there, please email ds-enrollments@berkeley.edu.

I am waitlisted, what should I do? What are my chances of getting into this class?

[updated Aug 21] We experienced very high student interest in Data 101 this Fall and unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate all interested students in the class. The class and the waitlist are now closed to any further enrollment for Fall 2023. If you are not enrolled in the class, you will not be able to take it this semester.

I have a Concurrent Enrollment Request that hasn’t been approved yet, what should I do? What are my chances of getting into this class?

[updated Aug 22] Data 101 Enrollment is closed. Please see this document to learn more about concurrent enrollment in DATA classes in Fall 2023.

What are the official prerequisites for this course?

The official prerequisites are

  • CS61B
  • DATA C100, CS189, INFO 251, or DATA 144.

These prerequisites may not be taken concurrently with Data 101.

Will the official prerequisites be enforced?

The official prerequisites are being strictly enforced by CDSS. Decisions on any requests for exceptions to this policy are being made by the CDSS advisors. To request an exception see the Data Science Fall 2023 Courses page. Do NOT email instructors about this; we do not make these decisions.

I have taken/am taking CS 186. Can I still enroll in Data 101?

Yes. There is no duplication of credit restrictions between the two courses.

I am a campus student and would like to audit the course, what can I do?

Most class materials are available online to all campus students, and you can access the lecture videos, slides, etc. without limit, as well as use the online Data 101 DataHub (our JupyterHub instance for this class).

If you would like access to the lecture recordings on bCourses, please contact our staff email data101@berkeley.edu to get added as an Observer.

Note however that the class EdStem and Gradescope are reserved for enrolled students and faculty auditors, as homework details and solutions are discussed in that environment.

I have another enrollment issue - can the instructors assist me, make an exception for my case or provide me with an “enrollment code”?

No. The instructors do not handle any enrollment issues. If you need assistance with enrollment or think your circumstances warrant exceptional consideration, you must discuss those with an enrollment advisor. They are the only ones authorized to handle such situations and enroll you. See first question above for more links about enrollment resources.

I have a conflict for the final exam, what can I do?

As per the Campus Registrar, the final exam will be held Friday, December 15, 8:00am - 11:00am. The exam will be held in person, not online.

The course does not allow for time conflicts. Additionally, no accommodations will be made for non-university travel.

I would like to apply for a (u)GSI position for this course. What should I do?

All applications for Academic Student Employee positions are managed centrally; you can find all the details here. Please do not email the instructors individually with your resume/etc, as they are not in a position to hire you.

Who do I contact if I have further questions? How do I email the instruction team?

Please e-mail data101@berkeley.edu and the instructor (Lisa Yan) will get back to you.

We’re excited to have you in the class this Fall!

Lisa and the Fall 2023 instructional team