CSCI 125 - Introduction to Computer Science and Data Science

CR: 3
An introduction to computer programming using Python, including the basic ideas of algorithmic problem solving, structured programming, and object-oriented design. Topics include software engineering concepts, problem solving, programming control structures, class definition and instantiation fundamentals, file input/output, and elementary data processing. Students use real world datasets to learn why and how data influences decision-making across a variety of areas including social sciences and economics. Same as ENGR 125.