Introduction to Data Science for Global Applications (DHP-D258)

Spring 2026 · DHP D258 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Provides an overview of the principles and applications of data science. The first part of the course deals with the acquisition and handling of data, with an emphasis on contextualizing data and framing data analysis. The second part of the course will focus on tools and techniques for data manipulation and visualization. The third part of the course will introduce students to several methods for modeling data. The course will present both theoretical frame-works and practical tools for implementing various algorithms for regression, classification, and clustering. Students will become proficient in Python based tools for data analysis including numpy, pandas, and scikit-learn.

Course codes: DHP-D258

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