Data Science

Catalog description

This course will provide you the knowledge and techniques to approach phenomena analytically. Specially, you will learn the role and process of the data science lifecycle in understanding and gaining insight about phenomena, including how to ask the appropriate questions, identify the appropriate data and information needed, use the appropriate tools to analyze a large volume of data, evaluate the findings effectively with parameters, find the appropriate answers, and present the answers and compellingly. In the business context such knowledge can enable organizations to make quality decisions and develop important business strategies that can enhance organizational performance and that can contribute to significant financial gains. You will proficiently acquire such knowledge and techniques through class discussion, lectures, readings, as well as hand-on exercises. Prerequisite(s): STA 501 .