Data Science Explorations

Catalog description

In this survey course, students engage with concepts present in multiple fields devoted to understanding and using data. Technology is used throughout as a powerful and necessary tool for robust data exploration and analysis. Students should emerge from the course with a deeper knowledge of the crucial role of data in society and appropriate methodologies for data organization, visualization, analysis, and reporting. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for ethical and informed engagement with data both in future courses and life beyond academia.