DAT-210: Introduction to Data Science

In this course, students will learn the basics of Data Science, an interdisciplinary field of study that uses scientific methods, programming skills, and knowledge of mathematics and statistics to extract insight information from extensive data. Students will learn the basic knowledge of what data science is; its importance in today's data-driven world; describe the various paths that can lead to a career in data science; and learn basic skills involving libraries & packages, large data sets, machine learning models, and big data tools. This course fulfills the Mathematics requirement in the General Education Curriculum.