DATA 151 - Introduction to Data Science

Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.

Introduction to the use of computer-based tools for the analysis of large data sets for the purpose of knowledge discovery. Students will learn to understand the Data Science process and the difference between deductive hypothesis‐driven and inductive data‐driven modelling. Students will have hands‐on experience with appropriate on‐line analytical processing and data mining software platforms, and will complete a project using real data.

Prerequisite(s): one of STAT 140, STAT 240, BUS 205, or PSY 201.