DATS298 Associate Seminar (3 semester hours)

This course is intended to be the last course taken prior to completing the Associate of Science in Data Science program of study. Students will work as a team to acquire and analyze data to address a specified challenge or problem. This course stresses critical thinking in analyzing data with a focus on implementation of potential solutions within a given context. Challenges or problems assigned in this course involve real-world, complex situations such as large natural disasters, broad financial incidents or pandemics, planning for policy discussions at the state, regional or national level, etc. (Intended to be the last course in the program)