Data Science
SPS Certificate website: https://sps.northwestern.edu/undergraduate-certificate/data-science/
The Data Science certificate prepares students to apply Python programming to perform data science tasks, break down business problems into actionable data, apply machine learning methods to build a model, and implement end-to-end data science processes. Students will learn key job skills to perform Data Engineer role in any industry.
Data Science Courses
CIS 323-DL Python for Data Science (1 Unit)
Introduction to data science concepts, techniques, and tools with an emphasis on building practical business applications. May not be audited or taken P/N.
Prerequisite: CIS 110-DL.
CIS 324-DL Applied Data Science (1 Unit)
Introduction to data science concepts, techniques, and tools with an emphasis on building practical business applications. May not be audited or taken P/N.
Prerequisite: CIS 323-CN or equivalent.
CIS 325-DL Enterprise Data Science (1 Unit)
Overview of enterprise data science tools, processes, and environment. Application of data science and machine learning techniques in an enterprise environment.
Prerequisite: CIS 324-CN or CIS 324-DL.
CIS 326-DL Data Engineering (1 Unit)
Overview of the discipline of data engineering. Its tools and ecosystem.
Prerequisite: CIS 317-CN or equivalent, or knowledge of SQ.