Programming Languages for Data Science

Catalog description

Programming Languages for Data Science provides a semester-long introduction to basic concepts, tools, and languages for computer programming using Python and R, two powerful programming languages used by data scientists. This class will introduce students to computer programming and provide them with the basic skills and tools necessary to efficiently collect, process, analyze, and visualize datasets. Students will gain hands-on experience with de novo programming in R and Python, finding and utilizing packages, and working in both interactive (Jupyter and RStudio) and non-interactive (Unix) environments. Students will continue to explore the essential elements of Data Science. Corequisite: Lab component Prerequisite: DASC1003 Introduction to Data Science.