COMP 110 - Data and Computing Fundamentals

An introduction to the handling, analysis, and interpretation of “big data,” the massive datasets now routinely collected in science, commerce, and government. The course is designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of background. Students will become proficient with R, a leading data and statistics computer environment. R skills are in high demand in research, commercial, NGO, and government areas. The course aligns with techniques being used in several courses in the sciences, statistics, and mathematics. (1 Credits)