BUSI 2401
Introduction to Data Analytics
This course prepares students to gather, manipulate, and clean data from a variety of sources within a programming environment. Students will be introduced to visual data exploration and the deployment of data-driven visual storytelling. Topics include: APIs, Data Science Programming, SQL, Relational/NoSQL databases, data visualization.
Topics
- APIs
- Data Science Programming
- Relational/NoSQL databases
- data visualization
Course catalogue
2025
Readings
- Downey, A., Elkner, J., Severance, C. and B. Ericson et al. (2021). Python for Everybody – Interactive Edition. (Primary Reference. You can access free eBook. Click HERE.)
- Miller, B., Boggs, J., and J.L. Pearce (2021). How to Think like a Data Scientist. Second Edition. (Secondary Reference. You can access free eBook. Click HERE.)
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1401 . Lecture three hours a week.