Prerequisite(s): CSIT 114 with a grade of C- or higher. This course will introduce students to the field of Data Sciences. It will introduce students to the latest concepts in Data Sciences and prepare these student for working with data spanning different disciplines. These concepts include understanding data and data modeling, computational techniques for analyzing data, data visualization, data quality and the basics of security issues regarding data. Equivalent course CSIT 356 effective through Winter 2024.