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2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

DSCI 218 - Introduction to Data Science


4 Hour(s) Credit
An in-depth introduction to the principles of data science, with an emphasis on implementation in Python. Topics include understanding types and organization of data, familiarity with data science tools, effective use of mathematics and algorithms in data science, and the ethics and responsibilities required in contemporary data science.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week
Prerequisites C or Better in COSC 118  or COSC 117  (with Program Coordinator’s Permission)
Spring Only