Spark! Data Science X-Lab Practicum

CDS DS 539

  • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASCS506 or equivalent preferred. CDSDSDS110 OR CASCS111 OR CASCS112 O R equivalent. CDSDS121 OR CASCS132 OR equivalent required. Or instruct or consent which may involve pass/fail diagnostic test. - This course offers students in computing disciplines the opportunity to apply their data science skills by working on real-world projects provided from partnering organizations within and outside of BU, which are curated by Spark! The course offers a range of project options where students can improve their technical skills, while also gaining the soft skills necessary to deliver projects aligned to the partner's goals. These include communications skills, collaborative work processes and an assessment of the ethical considerations of their work. All students participating in the course are expected to complete a data science project including a final presentation to the partner organization. Effective Spring 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bazargani CDS B64 R 6:30 pm-9:15 pm 36 seats reserved for CDS students. All restrictions removed on May 1st

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Bazargani NO ROOM R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Bazargani NO ROOM F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Bazargani NO ROOM F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bazargani CDS B64 R 6:30 pm-9:15 pm Seats reserved for CDS undergraduate students until December 1st.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Bazargani NO ROOM R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Bazargani NO ROOM R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Bazargani NO ROOM F 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Bazargani NO ROOM F 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.