General Catalog 2024-25

(Same as Mathematics M148.) Lecture, four hours. Requisites: courses 100B or Mathematics 170S, 101A, 101C or Mathematics 156, Mathematics 118, 131A. Students solve real data science problems for community- or campus-based clients. Students work in small groups with faculty member and client to frame client’s question in data science terms, create mathematical models, analyze data, and report results. Students may elect to undertake research on foundations of data science, studying advanced topics and writing senior thesis with discussion of findings or survey of literature on chosen foundational topic. Development of collaborative skills, communication principles, and discussion of ethical issues. Letter grading.