Courses Details

BIOSTAT499: Transforming Analytical Learning in the Era of Big Data

  • Undergraduate level
  • Residential
  • Spring-Summer term(s) for residential students;
  • 3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
  • Instructor(s): Matt Zawistowski (Residential);
  • Prerequisites: Admission to BDSI Program
  • Description: The "Transforming Analytical Learning in the Era of Big Data" course is a a six week undergraduate summer program that exposes students to diverse techniques, skills and problems in the field of Big Data and Human Health. Students receive a broad and interdisciplinary introduction to statistical theory and concepts during morning lectures led by faculty from across campus. Afternoons are spent in small faculty-mentored research groups analyzing real big datasets to address focused research questions. The course also includes professional development designed to prepare students for the graduate school application process.
  • Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, students will have the skills required to pursue graduate studies in Big Data science.
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