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Spring 2024 COURSES

COURSE FORMAT TIME CRN FACULTY
DSA 601 In Person W 4:30 - 7:15 2028 Matt Nagowski, Sumanlata Ghosh
DSA 610 In Person M 6:00 - 8:40 2083 Betsy McCall
DSA 650 Hybrid M 6:00 - 8:40 2010 Amin Serehali
MAT 646 In Person T-Th 4:30-5:45 3589 Dr. Chaitali Ghosh
MAT 616 Hyflex T-Th 4:30-5:45 3590 Dr. Joaquin Carbonara
GEG 585 Online M-W 4:30-5:45 1883 Dr. Wende Mix
PSM 602 In Person Th 6:00-8:40 1502 Dr. David Aragona
HEA 730 Asynchronous    2277 Dr Patrick McDonald
DSA 688 Asynchronous   2476 Dr. Wende Mix
DSA 587 In Person Th 6:00-8:40 3693 Dr. Zhen Liu, Dr. Joaquin Carbonara

 DSA 601: MACHINE LEARNING MODELS IN PYTHON 

Prerequisites: MAT 126, MAT 311, CIS 512 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION

Course Description: Applied introduction to building predictive, machine-learning models for real-world problems; learning Python computing environment, basic data analysis, management; data visualization and reporting using machine learning methods, including k-nearest neighbor, linear models, naive Bayesian models, decision trees, random forests, and neural networks. Sample data sets from across industry professions. 

 DSA 610: DATABASE & INFO CYCLE

Prerequisites: None.

Course Description: Introduction to a “big picture” understanding of data flow for strategic, data-driven decision making, including data storage, data organization, data gathering and preparation, exploratory data analysis, and meaningful visualizations and communication. Includes hands-on practice. Offered occasionally, beginning spring 2020. 

 DSA 650: DATA STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE

Prerequisites: None.

Format: HY; ONLINE ACTIVITY MIXED WITH CLASSROOM MEETINGS, REPLACING AT LEAST 20 PERCENT, BUT NOT ALL, REQUIRED ON-SITE MEETINGS.

Course Description: Elements, methods and tools of an organization’s data strategy and its governance. Components of a data strategy for each phase in the data lifecycle, tools for executing the strategy, and aligning the data strategy with the emerging needs of the organization. Policies, procedures, standards, and training for establishing authority over the ownership and use of data assets and its security. 

 DSA 688: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN DSA

Prerequisites: Graduate status. THIS SECTION REQUIRES INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION

Course Description: This course will have 3 components; internship, professional lab, and seminar. The internship will acquaint the student with the specialized resources of various external organizations and will assist the student in understanding the nature of employment activities in offices/agencies that employ data scientists. The professional lab will provide the student with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom to actual problems and tasks while still in an academic environment. 

 MAT 616: ELEMENTS OF MATHEMATICS, PROGRAMMING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR DATA SCIENCE 

Prerequisites: Instructor Permission 

Course Description: Introductory topics in calculus, optimization, linear algebra and discrete mathematics useful for data scientists. Networking concepts relevant to data analytics approached from a mathematical point of view. Mathematical programming to implement a variety of numerical methods. 

 GEG 585: INTERACTIVE AND WEB-BASED MAPPING  

Prerequisites: Instructor permission, programming experience required 

Course Description: Introduction to interactive and Web-based mapping. Different approaches to communicating with maps on the Internet; how to create Web-based mapping applications.

 PSM 602: COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR MATH AND SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS 

Prerequisites: Graduate-level standing. 

Course Description: Developing strategic thinking on communication of quantitative information; improving writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills for mathematicians and scientists in a variety of settings (i.e. industrial, managerial, academic, research). Includes a review of “best practices” or guidelines that have been derived from both research and experience. Students will put those guidelines into practice, using a workshop format that will rely heavily on discussion and in-class exercises. 

 HEA 730: DATA VISUALIZATION AND STORYTELLING 

Prerequisites: None.

Course Description: This course will cover the fundamentals of effective data-driven storytelling. Students will learn how to analyze data, detect stories within datasets and communicate findings in oral, written, and interactive visual delivery modes for various audiences.  

 

DSA 587: INTRODUCTION TO AI FOR INVESTMENT

Prerequisites: None.

Course Description: This elective course delves into real-world investment challenges, exploring the practical application of recently matured artificial intelligence tools. It covers fundamental concepts of financial markets, including both fundamental and technical analysis, alongside practical investment considerations. The course introduces crucial computing tools like Python libraries, data APIs, and back-testing platforms through case studies. In the later section, students learn to integrate artificial intelligence into investment practices using Data Science tools. This includes gaining proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and predicting data using Machine Learning and LLMs tools.