C S F008A - 4.5 Units - INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE

 

C S F008A - 4.5 Units - INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE

Introduction to the fundamental concepts and computational skills needed to understand and analyze data arising from real-world phenomena. Topics include key data science concepts such as correlation vs. causation, randomness, sampling, uncertainty, predictive models, and classification. Using a tool such as Jupyter notebooks, students write code for transformation and use of data tables, simulation models, and A/B testing. *** Advisory: Students will benefit from some experience with computer programming or statistics; demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249.