Foundations of Analytics and Data Visualization
Foundations of Analytics and Data Visualization
Formerly titled CS 544 Foundations of Analytics with R.
The goal of this course is to provide students with the mathematical and practical background required in the field of data analytics. Probability and statistics concepts will be reviewed as well as the R tool for statistical computing and graphics. Different types of data are investigated along with data summarization techniques and plotting. Data populations using discrete, continuous, and multivariate distributions are explored. Errors during measurements and computations are analyzed in the course. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing topics are also examined. The concepts covered in the course are demonstrated using R. Laboratory Course. Prereq: MET CS546 and (MET CS520 or MET CS521), or equivalent knowledge, or instructor's consent.
2025SPRGMETCS544A1, Jan 21st to May 1st 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | PSY | B51 |
2025SPRGMETCS544A2, Jan 21st to May 1st 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | COM | 215 |
2025SPRGMETCS544A3, Jan 21st to May 1st 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | CAS | 116 |
2025SPRGMETCS544O1, Jan 21st to May 1st 2025
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARR | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
2024FALLMETCS544A1, Sep 3rd to Dec 10th 2024
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | MCS | B31 |
2024FALLMETCS544A2, Sep 3rd to Dec 10th 2024
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | CAS | 208 |
2024FALLMETCS544A3, Sep 3rd to Dec 10th 2024
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | CAS | 306 |
2024FALLMETCS544A4, Sep 3rd to Dec 10th 2024
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 06:00 PM | 08:45 PM | SHA | 210 |
2024FALLMETCS544O1, Sep 3rd to Oct 21st 2024
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARR | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
2024FALLMETCS544O2, Oct 29th to Dec 16th 2024
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARR | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
2023SUM1METCS544SA1, May 24th to Jun 28th 2023
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW | 06:00 PM | 09:30 PM | CAS | 218 |
2023SUM1METCS544SO1, May 9th to Jun 26th 2023
| Days | Start | End | Type | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARR | TBD | TBD | ROOM |
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