Data Science Tools and Applications

CAS CS 506

  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS CS 108 or CAS CS 111; CAS CS 132 or CAS MA 242 or CAS MA 442. CAS CS 112 is recommended. - Covers practical skills in working with data and introduces a wide range of techniques that are commonly used in the analysis of data, such as clustering, classification, regression, and network analysis. Emphasizes hands-on application of methods via programming. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A1 Galletti CAS 522 MW 4:30 pm-6:15 pm Masters Students: Applications requirement or data-centric elective course.

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A5 Galletti CGS 315 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A6 Galletti CAS 324 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A7 Galletti KCB 103 W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A8 Galletti WED 406 W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

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A9 Galletti EPC 206 W 2:30 pm-3:20 pm ROOM CHANGED TO SOC B63 effective 9/18/25

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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A1 Galletti MW 4:30 pm-6:15 pm Students registering for CAS CS506 must register for two sections: a Lec section and a Lab section.
AI Data Requirement, AI Elective | CS Elective

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B1 Galletti W 9:05 am-9:55 am

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B2 Galletti W 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B3 Galletti W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B4 Galletti W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B5 Galletti W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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B6 Galletti W 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

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