Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 General Catalog 
  
2024-2025 General Catalog

STAT 1080 - Foundations of Data Science (QL)


QL Quantitative Literacy
3 credit(s)

This course introduces the analysis and visualization of tabular data using high-level computer programming. It emphasizes conceptual understanding of the data science lifecycle, which includes data collection, sampling and sample bias, exploratory data analysis and visualization, and hypothesis testing and prediction.

Prerequisite(s):  

One of the following within the last year or three consecutive semesters (including summer):

  • ACT Math exam with a score of 19 or higher, or equivalent SAT Math  score
  • AP Calculus AB exam with a score of 3 or higher
  • MATH 995  or ​MATH 1010  with a grade of C- or better in the chosen option (a passing grade of P is acceptable)
  • MATH 1050  or MATH 1100  with a grade of C- or better in the chosen option (a passing grade of P is acceptable)
  • Satisfactory score on the ALEKS Math Placement Exam


Repeatable for credit: No
Grade Mode: Standard

Course changes effective: Summer 2022