(16:137:550) Fundamentals of Analytics and Discovery Informatics

Course Number
16:137:550
Credits
3
Prerequsites
One intro course in statistics and one intro programming course. These can be undergrad or grad level.
Semesters(s) Offered
Spring
Fall
Description

Study modern data analytics techniques within the fields of statistics, machine learning, and information theory. Basic methods include decision trees, covering algorithms, association mining, statistical modeling, linear models, and instance-based learning. Evaluate select case studies of data analytics research projects underway or conducted at Rutgers University, and complete a class project relevant to the data analytics field.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, be able to:

  • Analyze the basic theory and algorithms of data analytics and their application to practical problems

Testimonials

Course Testimonials

"I had technical skills in the supply chain industry, but needed to know the fundamentals of predictive modeling and applied computing. In particular, the Fundamentals of Analytics class (16:137:550) was a key building block in this exercise." (May 2019)

Technical Skills

Data analysis

Experiential Learning

  • This class usually includes a panel discussion on Analytics in Industry
  • Use of case studies