DSC 120 - Foundations of Data Analysis

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces students to data analytics or data science and applications in the public and private sectors. Students will learn different techniques to collect, prepare, analyze, visualize, and communicate data using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access database, and real-world data sets. Using the concepts of a Database Management System (DBMS), students will study the relational concepts of databases (RDMS), and methodology for organizing data. The course will also address topics such as Web Database Development and Data Warehousing. Students will also be introduced to Structured Query Language (SQL) programming of flexible database platforms. This course prepares students for certification as: Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(COM 098 or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)), IFT 110, MAT 030, MAT 032, and MAT 035

Corequisites:

IFT 110

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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