Practical Data Science

Catalog description

Students will discuss current issues in the field of analytics each week. The course will consist of assigned readings, and discussions, including discussions lead by industry leaders, on topics relevant to data analytics and computing. Students will learn how to prepare analytical results for presentation to stakeholders, to translate technical material to non-technical discourse, and how to prepare for a career as data scientists. This course prepares students for their Analytics Capstone Project. Restrictions/Requirements: Completed 18 Credits toward the Data Science Degree. Open to Data Science Majors only.