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). Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and case studies, students are introduced to the "big picture" of data sciences including elements of understanding data through exploratory data analysis, testing hypotheses against data, building predictive models, all using real-world examples. The course also introduces students to opportunities to specialize in Applied Data Sciences (with an emphasis on data sciences applications in the real world), Computational Data Sciences (with an emphasis on well-engineered data analytics systems), and Statistical Data Sciences (with an emphasis on advanced statistical theory and methods).

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. in group settings.

This pride is reserved for students in the Colleges of Information Sciences and Technology, Engineering, Science, and the Division of Undergraduate Studies. However, DS 200 is not a general education course and students should only enroll in this pride if they intend on majoring in Data Sciences.

**DS 200 is a 4-credit course. Students who select this pride will be registered in 7 credits. Tuition estimates on this website are based on enrollment in 6 credits. Students should plan for an additional approximately $850 (in-state resident) or $1,700 (out-of-state resident) in tuition cost for the additional credit.