Data Science

Collect the data to improve your credentials in the Data Science microcredential where you will learn the distinct phases of data science from both technical and business aspects. First, you’ll learn the concept of data mining and the methods of knowing, preprocessing, processing and warehousing data. Then, by examining ethical considerations, you’ll assess collection, storage, use and analysis of data. This microcredential is intended for working professionals who want to incorporate data science into their employment field.

Required

Prefix	Course Name	Credits
DATA 315	Data Mining and Machine Learning	3
DATA 415	Ethics for Data Science	3

What You'll Learn

Understand techniques for data processing
Use basic concepts and methods for classification, including decision tree induction
Develop methods for data clustering
Discuss trends, applications and research frontiers in data mining
Explain data ownership and data privacy elements
Explore informed consent and responsible data collection
Explain data validity