Formerly titled CS 544 Foundations of Analytics with R. The goal of this course is to provide students with the mathematical and practical background required in the field of data analytics. Probability and statistics concepts will be reviewed as well as the R tool for statistical computing and graphics. Different types of data are investigated along with data summarization techniques and plotting. Data populations using discrete, continuous, and multivariate distributions are explored. Errors during measurements and computations are analyzed in the course. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing topics are also examined. The concepts covered in the course are demonstrated using R. Laboratory Course. Prereq: METCS 546 and (METCS 520 or METCS 521), or equivalent knowledge, or instructor's consent.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Kalathur |
CAS 203 |
M 6:00 pm-8:45 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A2 |
Diwania |
CAS 233 |
T 6:00 pm-8:45 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O1 |
Kalathur |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Students are assigned into class sections of approximately 15 with a teaching team member. Please note the prerequisite(s): completion of the prerequisite course or consent of the instructor is required. On-campus F1 and J1 student visa holders should contact the ISSO at isso@bu.edu before registering for any online courses. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O2 |
Kalathur |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Students are assigned into class sections of approximately 15 with a teaching team member. Please note the prerequisite(s): completion of the prerequisite course or consent of the instructor is required. On-campus F1 and J1 student visa holders should contact the ISSO at isso@bu.edu before registering for any online courses. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Rizinski |
STH 113 |
M 6:00 pm-8:45 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O1 |
Kalathur |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
“Students are assigned into class sections of approximately 15 with a member of the teaching team. Please note the prerequisite(s): completion of the prerequisite course or consent of the instructor is required. On-campus F1 and J1 student visa holders should contact the ISSO at isso@bu.edu before registering for any online courses |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
