MTH 195 - Topics in Math: Foundations of Data Science (Fall Only)

3 cr.

This course introduces students to the basic skills needed to work with data. Students learn how to understand different types of data, organize and clean datasets, and identify unusual or missing information. They will practice analyzing data by calculating summary statistics, examining patterns, and exploring relationships between variables. The course also emphasizes communicating results clearly through charts, graphs, and other visual tools. In addition, students are introduced to basic ideas behind machine learning and artificial intelligence, including when different methods are used and how results are evaluated. Overall, the course focuses on preparing data, analyzing it, and communicating the findings in a clear and meaningful way.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Total Contact Hours: 3