Statistical and Data Sciences 192 - Introduction to Data Science
Intro to Data Sciences
Fall
2025
03
4.00
Lindsay Poirier
W F 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; M 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Smith College
SDS-192-03-202601
lpoirier@smith.edu
An introduction to data science using Python, R and SQL. Students learn how to scrape, process and clean data from the web; manipulate data in a variety of formats; contextualize variation in data; construct point and interval estimates using resampling techniques; visualize multidimensional data; design accurate, clear and appropriate data graphics; create data maps and perform basic spatial analysis; and query large relational databases. Students who have completed SDS 100 in a previous semester need not repeat it. Corequisite: SDS 100. Enrollment limited to 40.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Must take Course(s) SDS 100 - Lab: Computing w/Data