Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Data Science 2000A/B
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE
Covers three basic concepts of data science together with the corresponding techniques: Sampling to estimate properties of a population (Bootstrap), random assignment and experiments to make causal inferences (randomization test), and model selection to enable good predictions (cross-validation). Emphasizes practical data handling and programming skills in Python.
Antirequisite(s): Integrated Science 2002B.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 courses from Mathematics, Calculus, or Applied Mathematics (numbered 1000 and higher) with a minimum mark of 60%. Data Science 1000A/B (with a minimum grade of 60%) can be used to meet 0.5 of the 1.0 mathematics course requirements.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours/week, 2 laboratory hours/week.
Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth:
CATEGORY C
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Subject Code: DATASCI
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Data Science 2000A/B
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE
Covers three basic concepts of data science together with the corresponding techniques: Sampling to estimate properties of a population (Bootstrap), random assignment and experiments to make causal inferences (randomization test), and model selection to enable good predictions (cross-validation). Emphasizes practical data handling and programming skills in Python.
Antirequisite(s): Integrated Science 2002B.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 courses from Mathematics, Calculus, or Applied Mathematics (numbered 1000 and higher) with a minimum mark of 60%. Data Science 1000A/B (with a minimum grade of 60%) can be used to meet 0.5 of the 1.0 mathematics course requirements.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours/week, 2 laboratory hours/week.
Analytics and Decision Sciences 2036A/B - PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
Data Science 2100A - MATHEMATICS FOR DATA SCIENCE
Faculty of Science | Statistical and Actuarial Sciences | CERTIFICATE IN DATA SCIENCE
Faculty of Science | Statistical and Actuarial Sciences | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN DATA SCIENCE
Faculty of Science | Statistical and Actuarial Sciences | MAJOR IN DATA SCIENCE
Faculty of Science | Statistical and Actuarial Sciences | MINOR IN DATA SCIENCE