2013-14 Catalog 
    
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2013-14 Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CSC 491 - Advanced Data Analytics

(4 credits)


Data analytics is an emerging interdisciplinary area of study focused on making more intelligent decisions through the analysis, interpretation and visualization of large data sets. It is related to, and sometimes used interchangeably with, the terms “data science”, “business intelligence” or “business analytics”. This course provides an overview of the major concepts and topics in data analytics, including ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) processes, statistical analysis, programming and scripting, and visualization.

Familiarity with basic concepts of computer programming, relational databases, and/or statistics is helpful, but not required. The course materials will include an overview of the necessary background material and additional resources will be provided for self-study as needed.

Prerequisites: MAT116 or MAT117, MAT111 or MAT112, CSC171; or permission of Computer Science department chair.