Statistical and Data Sciences 410 - Capstone in Statistical & Data Sciences
CAPSTONE IN SDS
Spring
2021
01
4.00
Benjamin Baumer; Miles Ott
MW 01:40-02:55
Smith College
30644-S21
BASS 002
bbaumer@smith.edu; mott@smith.edu
This one-semester course leverages students’ previous coursework to address a real-world data analysis problem. Students collaborate in teams on projects sponsored by academia, government, and/or industry. Professional skills developed include: ethics, project management, collaborative software development, documentation, and consulting. Regular team meetings, weekly progress reports, interim and final reports, and multiple presentations are required. Open only to majors. Prerequisites: SDS 192, SDS 291 and CSC 111.
Instructor Permission Req. Limited to SDS majors Not open to first-years, sophomores