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Course Title: Mastering Data Science with Python Module 1: Introduction to Data Science and Python Overview: Setting the stage for the journey ahead Topics: Understanding the data science landscape Introduction to Python and its role in data science Setting up your Python environment Interactive Element: Icebreaker discussion on participants' expectations and experiences Module 2: Python Fundamentals for Data Science Overview: Building a strong foundation Topics: Variables, data types, and basic operations Control flow and loops Functions and libraries Interactive Element: Coding exercises with real-world examples Module 3: Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) with Python Overview: Unveiling insights from raw data Topics: Descriptive statistics Data visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn Handling missing data Interactive Element: Exploring a dataset together, drawing insights collaboratively Module 4: Data Preprocessing and Cleaning Overview: Getting data ready for analysis Topics: Dealing with outliers Feature scaling and normalization Handling categorical data Interactive Element: Guided hands-on session on cleaning a messy dataset Module 5: Machine Learning Fundamentals Overview: Demystifying machine learning concepts Topics: Supervised vs. unsupervised learning Model training and evaluation Overfitting and underfitting Interactive Element: Group discussion on real-world applications of machine learning Module 6: Building Predictive Models with Scikit-Learn Overview: Bringing theory into practice Topics: Introduction to Scikit-Learn Regression and classification algorithms Hyperparameter tuning Interactive Element: Live coding session building a predictive model Module 7: Feature Engineering and Selection Overview: Crafting the right features for better models Topics: Feature extraction Dimensionality reduction Importance of feature selection Interactive Element: Hands-on feature engineering exercises Module 8: Time Series Analysis with Python Overview: Tackling time-dependent data Topics: Time series decomposition Forecasting techniques Handling seasonality and trends Interactive Element: Analyzing real-world time series data together Module 9: Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Python Overview: Unraveling the language of data Topics: Tokenization and text preprocessing Sentiment analysis Building a basic chatbot Interactive Element: NLP project walkthrough Module 10: Deep Learning with TensorFlow and Keras Overview: Diving into the neural network realm Topics: Introduction to deep learning Building and training neural networks Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) Interactive Element: Collaborative coding of a deep learning model Module 11: Big Data Analytics with PySpark Overview: Scaling up for large datasets Topics: Introduction to PySpark Working with RDDs and DataFrames Building a simple big data pipeline Interactive Element: Hands-on session with PySpark on a sample big dataset Module 12: Capstone Project and Real-World Applications Overview: Bringing it all together Topics: Project planning and execution Deploying a model into production Ethical considerations in data science Interactive Element: Group-based capstone project with a focus on real-world scenarios Assessment: Continuous assessment through weekly quizzes, coding assignments, and participation in interactive elements. Final project evaluation for the capstone project. Additional Resources: Recommended readings, video tutorials, and online forums for continued learning. Note to Instructor: Balance between guiding participants through structured learning and encouraging exploration. Foster a supportive online community for discussions and problem-solving. Regularly revisit real-world applications to keep participants engaged and motivated.