Introduction to Data Science
This course introduces students to the evolving domain of data science and the foodchain of knowledge domains involved in its application. Students learn a range of challenges and questions that data science helps address.
What you can learn.
- Configure a data science notebook server
- Prepare a well-defined problem statement for a new problem
- Learn the R programming language
- Be introduced to machine learning
About this course:
This course introduces students to the evolving domain of data science and to the food-chain of knowledge domains involved in its application. Students learn a wide range of challenges, questions, and problems that data science helps address in different domains, including social sciences, finance, health and fitness, and entertainment. The course addresses the key knowledge domains in data science, including data development and management, machine learning and natural language processing, statistical analysis, data visualization, and inference. The course includes case studies that require students to work on real-life data science problems.Summer 2021 Schedule
Available Format(s):
Course content is delivered through an online learning platform where you can engage with your instructor and classmates. There are no required live meetings, but assignments are due regularly.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 27, 2021. Internet access required. Materials required.
Remote instruction courses are taught online in real-time with regularly scheduled class meetings held via Zoom. Course materials can be accessed any time through an online learning platform.
Students are required to bring a laptop to class.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2021. Internet access required. Materials required.
Students are required to bring a laptop to class.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2021. Internet access required. Materials required.
Available Format(s):
Online
Course content is delivered through an online learning platform where you can engage with your instructor and classmates. There are no required live meetings, but assignments are due regularly.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: September 26, 2021. Internet access required. Materials required.
Enrollment limited. Enrollment deadline: September 26, 2021. Internet access required. Materials required.
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