CSCI036 CM - Foundations of Data Science

Data science is the interdisciplinary study of the tools and theory behind using data to extract knowledge. It combines ideas from statistics, computer science, and particular domains in the hard and social sciences in order to make predictions and optimal decisions. This course covers the foundations of data science including the basics of how to structure, visualize, transform, and model data.

Prerequisite: Introductory course in programming such as CSCI 005 HM or CSCI 040 CM

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: CSCI036 CM