Data Analytics and Computation 201 - Fundamental/DataAnalyticSocSci

This course is an exciting, hands-on journey into the world of data science, designed to empower you with the tools to make sense of the vast amounts of data shaping today's world. Whether it's analyzing social trends, uncovering patterns in political behavior, or visualizing public health data, this course gives you the skills to turn raw information into powerful stories. You'll dive right into the R programming language, one of the most sought-after skills in data science, learning how to wrangle, visualize, and transform data into insights that matter. But this isn't just about numbers - it's about storytelling. You'll learn how to craft compelling narratives through clear tables, striking visualizations, and persuasive data-backed arguments. By the end of the semester, you'll have a basic tool box to approach and dive into any data set. To do so, you'll engage in interactive labs with a partner, as well as individual quizzes and reflection exercises, that sharpen your analytical thinking. You'll tackle today's pressing social issues, while mastering the data tools that top employers are looking for. (Gen. Ed. R2)

Open to HFA and SBS students.