DATA 310 - Introduction to Analytics

5 CR

Previously DA 310.
Introduces the importance of data management, data analysis and data representation. Includes the use of common statistical tools and other applications in decision-making and research. Includes how data analytics works and why it matters in real world. Emphasis is on introduction and practice of various technologies along with story-telling and presentation skills.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Data Management and Analysis program and BUSIT 103 with a grade of C or better; or admission into the Molecular Biosciences program and DEV 108 or PROG 108 with a grade of C or better; or permission of the instructor.

Course Outcomes

Assess how data analytics can be used to solve business problems
Explore career paths related to data analytics
Utilize common technological tools in service of data handling
Employ SQL to work with data sets and build data applications
Appraise the merits of Python and R to manage data sets
Evaluate results to form conclusions that inform future actions
Provide reports and recommendations to stakeholders to inform their next steps

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