DATA 101 - Introduction to Data Science

Number of Credits: 3
Collect, organize, manage, and visualize data in a spreadsheet environment. Present, analyze, and communicate data using statistical computing. Discuss ethical issues surrounding data science and their implications. (Fall, Spring) Three hours lecture each week. Three credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101, plus exemption/completion of MAT 094 , MAT 015 , or MATH 113
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify methods and techniques commonly used in collecting and organizing data. (PG 1)
2. Utilize spreadsheets and other computing software to manage, summarize, and visualize existing data sets. (PG 2, PG 3)
3. Describe the use of data science in various fields of study. (PG 5)
4. Discuss ethical issues and their implications surrounding data science. (PG 5)
5. Use a data science case study to develop and communicate conclusions. (PG 4)

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