Course Descriptions

Courses numbered 1000-1999 are open to freshmen; 2000-2999 to sophomores; 3000-3999 to juniors; 4000-4999 to seniors. It is recommended that students elect courses in the years for which they are listed. Freshmen will be admitted to courses above the 2000 level only with the consent of the instructor and the student’s advisor. Juniors and seniors taking freshman courses may be expected to do additional work. Any course above 4999 is a graduate course.

NOTE:
The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the semester hours of credit assigned to the course.
An H following the course number indicates an honors level course.

XDATA 1100
Foundations of Data Analytics I [Course] (3)
In an increasingly data-driven world, everyone should be able to understand the numbers that govern our lives. Whether or not you want to work as a data analyst, being "data literate" will help you in your chosen field. In this course, you'll learn the core concepts of inference and data analysis by working with real data. By the end of the term, you'll be able to analyze large datasets and present your results. This online class has optional live sessions. This course is an online course offered via RWU's partnership with Rize, an education company seeking to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn RWU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Courses are designed by top academics and industry leaders, vetted by RWU, and taught by faculty at other colleges and universities

XDATA 1200
Foundations of Data Analytics II [Course] (3)
This course is intended as a continuation of Foundations of Data Science I. In this course, you'll learn how Data Science is applied within the workforce. Particular attention will be paid to the role of the Data Scientist or Analyst, machine learning and the applications of Big Data. By the end of the term, you will be able to design and execute a range of data-driven experiments. This online class has optional live sessions. This course is an online course offered via RWU's partnership with Rize, an education company seeking to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. The partnership allows students to earn RWU credit toward in-demand degree programs. Courses are designed by top academics and industry leaders, vetted by RWU, and taught by faculty at other colleges and universities