Computer Science H345 - Pract & App/Data Mgmt (colloq)

Data is a core part of most modern applications. This honors course will focus on student-driven, in-depth study of fundamental topics in data management. Activities will include discovery and exploration of interesting datasets, development of educational demonstrations of data management concepts, discussion of advanced challenges in data management, and societal issues associated with data, such as ethics and fairness in a Big Data era.

Open to seniors and juniors in Commonwealth Honors College majoring in Computer Science or Informatics. NO OPTION FOR PASS/FAIL. DEPARTMENT CONSENT REQUIRED. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN COMPSCI 345 (OR HAVE COMPLETED COMPSCI 345 WITH A GRADE OF B OR BETTER). REQUEST OVERRIDE VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/course-overrides