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Section G · College-Preparatory Elective

R Programming and Data Analysis

UC A-G approved R Programming and Data Analysis course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.

1 Year Online · Remote / Hybrid / In-Person Mathematics - Computer Science Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 10 credits

Section GUC A‑G Requirement

College-Preparatory Elective1 year required

Must be chosen from additional courses in categories A–F (beyond the minimum requirements) OR from other UC-approved college-preparatory electives, including computer science, business, statistics, and interdisciplinary STEM courses.

Why This Matters for College Admission

G electives are where students develop depth and signal academic passion. AI, cybersecurity, data science, and entrepreneurship courses are highly competitive differentiators for tech-oriented admissions profiles.

What You'll Learn

Develop computational thinking skills: decomposition, abstraction, and algorithms

Write, debug, and document code in industry-relevant programming languages

Understand data structures, sorting algorithms, and complexity analysis

Apply mathematics (discrete math, statistics, or calculus) to computing problems

Build working software projects with version control and collaborative workflows

Explore career pathways in software engineering, data science, and AI/ML

Course Structure

Semester 1, Unit 1Weeks 1–5

Foundations

  • Core vocabulary and concepts
  • Foundational skills
  • Context-setting activities
Semester 1, Unit 2Weeks 6–12

Core Skills

  • Skill-building exercises
  • Primary assessments
  • Collaborative projects
Semester 2, Unit 1Weeks 13–18

Advanced Concepts

  • Deeper conceptual application
  • Research and analysis
  • Peer-review activities
Semester 2, Unit 2Weeks 19–24

Synthesis & Mastery

  • Cross-unit integration
  • Final capstone project
  • Portfolio submission

Lectures & Reviews

Curated YouTube videos for R Programming and Data Analysis

Hand-picked from credible educators — AP teachers, university lectures, and Khan Academy. Click a thumbnail to play in place; cookies are blocked until you click.

Tools / SoftwarefreeCodeCamp.org

R Programming Tutorial - Learn the Basics of Statistical Computing

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Tools / SoftwareProgramming with Mosh

The Complete Data Analyst Roadmap

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SpecialistIBM Technology

What is Time Series Analysis?

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Tools / SoftwarefreeCodeCamp.org

Introduction to Programming and Computer Science - Full Course

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SpecialistIBM Technology

R vs Python

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SpecialistR Programming 101

R programming for ABSOLUTE beginners

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Prerequisites & Requirements

Open to qualifying students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12; no prerequisites required

All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.

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