Principles of Data Science

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the principles and tools of data science. It provides a foundation for properly collecting and analyzing data to draw insights and to answer data-driven questions. By using real-world examples, this course prompts students to think critically about applying these understandings to their workplace. Students get a broad overview of data warehousing and querying as well as data exploration, visualization and analysis. This course also introduces students to the principles of ethics, privacy, fairness and accountability in collection and management of databases and in making decisions based on data.