DSC 101 Introduction to Data Science

Explore the fundamentals of data science in this introductory course, delving into its applications across various fields of study. Students will navigate the entire data science project lifecycle, mastering data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, visualization, interpretation, communication, and data management systems. Hands-on exercises will cover data science applications in students’ fields of interest, focusing on ethical considerations in every project. The course emphasizes the effective communication of results through visual representations. By the course’s end, students will possess foundational skills for data-driven decision-making and ethical data practices.

Credits

Prerequisite

CSC 101 with a C or higher

Offered

spring semester