Computing with Data

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to the central ideas of computing with data. Students will engage in activities that will teach them how to develop programs that manipulate and analyze data to inform. Students will work with structured and unstructured data and learn how to use tools to visualize patterns in data. Students will study the social, ethical and privacy issues associated with collecting and analyzing data. Students will be required to demonstrate oral and written communication skills through such assignments as short papers, homework, group discussions and debates, and the development of a substantial program to analyze a data set of their choice. Computing majors may take this course only with department approval, and may not apply these credits toward their degree requirements.