STAT 1050 - DATA JAM: USING BIG DATA FOR COMMUNITY GOOD

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description This is a course that introduces students to the various aspects of big data science --- data visualization and analytics, engaging communities in using big data, and the ethics and equitable access to big data. The course will be co-taught by faculty with expertise in these various areas. Big Data Science is becoming increasingly relevant as big data is everywhere and its use is impacting almost every aspect of modern life. This is a "hands-on" learning experience as university students taking the course will also serve as mentors for teams of high school students in a local big data competition, The Pittsburgh DataJam (see http://pghdataworks.org to learn about the Pittsburgh DataJam).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis

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