DS 200 introduces students to data sciences, an emerging discipline focused on the knowledge and skills needed to harness the power of data to advance science and engineering, address complex national and global challenges, inform public policy, and improve human lives. It demonstrates how the discipline of data science integrates knowledge and skills in computer sciences, statistics, and informatics (with exposure to application domains such as life science, health science, cyber security, astronomy, etc).

Effective Speech (CAS 100B) introduces students to principles of effective communication with a specific focus on collaborative communication and group problem solving. The goal of CAS 100B is skill development in effective group communication, with less emphasis on formal public speaking and message evaluation compared to other versions of CAS 100. CAS 100B fulfills 3 credits of the writing and speaking requirement for general education.

This pride is reserved for students in the Eberly College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Information Sciences and Technology, or the Division of Undergraduate Studies. It is a required course in the Data Science major.

DS 200 is a 4-credit course. Students in this pride will be enrolled in 7-credits and charged tuition for 7-credits.