STSCI 4850

Data Science Consulting

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

In this course students will learn about the consulting process using data science. They will understand how statistics and data science knowledge can be applied to real world questions starting with exploratory analysis and then applying specific modeling tools. In addition to analyzing a problem empirically, they will also learn core professional soft skills required to work with a client. These skills include designing and implementing a work plan, learning to communicate efficiently, presentation of a final deliverable to the client, as well as learning good practices to conduct data analysis, documentation, quality control and collaboration. Through hands-on experience and real-world examples, students will develop a basic understanding of consulting, and be familiar with the professional standard expected in the industry.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: STSCI 2100, STSCI 2150, ENGRD 2700. 

Outcomes

• Demonstrate the consulting process and working with a client.
• Analyze example problems with data science tools and techniques.
• Demonstrate good practice to conduct data analysis and documentation.
• Recognize how to manage a project, organize team structure, communicate and collaborate.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Intro probability and statistics class; familiarity or willingness to learn programming language like R required.

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