Data Science in R

CAS MA 615

  • Critical Thinking

Graduate Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, (CASCS111) (or equivalent), and at least one course in statistics. - Introduction to R, the computer language written by and for statisticians. Emphasis on data exploration, statistical analysis, problem solving, reproducibility, and multimedia delivery. Intended for MSSP and other graduate students. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Critical Thinking.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Carvalho STH B19 MWF 9:05 am-9:55 am Meets with CAS MA 415 A1 ; Students registering for MA615 A1 must also register for a discussion section A2-A4

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Carvalho CAS 222 M 3:35 pm-4:25 pm Mts w/CAS MA 415 A2

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Carvalho CAS 222 M 4:40 pm-5:30 pm Mts w/CAS MA 415 A3

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Carvalho CAS 222 T 8:00 am-8:50 am Mts w/CAS Mts w/CAS MA415

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Wright CDS B64 MWF 2:30 pm-3:20 pm MSSP Students ; Students registering for MA615 B1 must also register for discussion B2 or B3

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B2 Wright CDS B64 M 3:35 pm-4:25 pm MSSP Students

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B3 Wright CDS B64 W 10:10 am-11:00 am Mts w/CAS

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Chou CGS 511 MWF 2:30 pm-3:20 pm Mts w/CAS MA 415 A1 ; Students registering for MA615 A1 must also register for a discussion section A2-A4

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Chou CAS 324 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm Mts w/CAS MA 415 A2

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Chou CAS 324 W 4:40 pm-5:30 pm Mts w/CAS MA 415 A3

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