1 credit
Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Lower DivisionIntroduces concepts of the management of data throughout its lifecycle. Understanding different types of data and their functions. Managing data in the context of a particular discipline or profession. Finding and evaluating data purposefully. Using data ethically and responsibly. Creating and sharing data for reuse, accountability, and enhancement. Making decisions and communicating using data, including data analysis and visualization. Protecting and archiving data.
Learning Outcomes1Describe the data lifecycle and types of data that are used in their discipline or profession.
2Discuss the ethical and responsible use of data.
3Locate and evaluate datasets for reuse that are relevant to their research or work.
4Apply a variety of introductory data collection, analysis, and visualization techniques.
5Understand the basics of securing, archiving, and sharing data.