Engineering Operations: Data Science & Decision Making

1.0 credits · Undergraduate

Ever wonder how Google Maps finds the fastest route? Or how Uber matches users with the perfect driver in seconds? What about how soccer teams decide who takes the penalty kick — or how governments draw up voting districts? Spoiler alert: It’s all powered by data science. This course is a backstage pass to the algorithms and math behind the world’s smartest decisions. Students will dive into real-world problems, crunch massive datasets, and learn how engineers use math and code to solve everything from traffic jams to political puzzles. This course is a launchpad for careers that shape the future. Whether a student is into tech, business, healthcare, or sports analytics, they will gain skills that open doors. If a student loves puzzles, patterns, or making smart decisions, this course is for them.