Mar 18, 2026  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DTS 2201 - Programming in Data Science


Credits: 3

Introduction to the field of data science and the programming language of R. Explores the data science lifecycle, including question formulation, data collection and cleaning, exploratory data analysis and visualization, statistical inference and prediction, and decision-making. Focuses on quantitative critical thinking and key principles and techniques needed to carry out this cycle. No prior programming experience required.

Prerequisite: MATH 1200  
Previous DTS* 201