CSC 1315 - Introduction to Data Science

Credits: 3 hrs

This course serves as an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of data science. It covers key aspects of data exploration, fundamental concepts of data computation and focused subject areas such as data visualization based on practical and intuitive approach. Students will acquire a working knowledge of data science through hands-on class work using open data sources from areas such as finance, healthcare and science. Topics to be covered include data collection, cleansing, integration, modeling, analysis, prediction and visualization.
General Education Designation: Yes
Student Learning Outcome: Information Literacy
Area of Knowledge: Mathematics & Quantitative Logic