Data Science Courses Offered at The University of Illinois

This list provides all known courses related to Data Science at The University of Illinois.

Introduction to Data Science

• STAT / CS / IS 107: Data Science Discovery, 4 CR, Offered in Fall 2022, QR1 Gened
  • Lecture + Lab Section; Prerequisites: None.
  • Programming: Python (pandas, scikit-learn)
  • Website (Spring 2022): https://discovery.cs.illinois.edu/stat107-sp22/

Non-GeEed Introduction-Level Courses

• INFO 490, Section MH: Intro to Prog for Data Science, 3 CR ONLINE, Offered in Fall 2022
  • Online Section; Prerequisites: None.
  • Programming: Python

Connector Courses

These courses provide a deeper Data Science experience and require basic Data Science skills as prerequisites.

• STAT 207: Data Science Exploration, 4 CR, Offered in Fall 2022
  • Lecture Only; Prerequisites: STAT 107.
  • Programming: Python
  • Website: http://courses.las.illinois.edu/spring2020/stat207/

Data Science Related Courses

Programming-Focused Courses

Programming skills are a fundamental part of Data Science. Several courses provide an introduction to programming skills:

• CS 101: Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci, 3 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture + Lab Section; Prerequisites: MATH 220 or 221 (Calculus I)
  • Programming: Python + Matlab
  • Website (Spring 2022): https://relate.cs.illinois.edu/course/cs101-sp22/

• CS 105: Intro Computing: Non-Tech, 3 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture + Lab Section; Prerequisites: MATH 112 (Algebra)
  • Programming: Python + Excel

• CS 124: Introduction to Computer Science I, 3 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture + Lab Section; Prerequisites: MATH 112 (Algebra)
  • Programming: Java + Android

• STAT 385: Statistics Programming Methods, 3 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture Only; Prerequisites: STAT 200 or STAT 212
  • Programming: R

• STAT 430: Data Science Programming Methods, 3 or 4 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Online Section; Prerequisites: STAT 410, STAT 420, and STAT 425 or consent of instructor
  • Programming: R, SQL, C++

Business Analytics Courses

Business analytics is critical to understanding interesting questions to answer with Data Science. Courses focusing on business analytics:

• BADM 210: Business Analytics I, 3 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture Only; Restricted to Gies College of Business; Prerequisites: None.

• BADM 211: Business Analytics II, 3 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture + Lab Section; Restricted to Gies College of Business; Prerequisites: BADM 210.

Machine Learning Courses

Machine learning is a foundational piece of Data Science. Courses focusing on machine learning include:

• CS 446: Machine Learning, 3 or 4 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture Only; Prerequisites: CS 225 (Data Structures) and MATH 225 or 415 (Linear Algebra)

• CS 441: Applied Machine Learning, 3 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Lecture Only; Prerequisites: A course in probability or statistics, a course in linear algebra, and some programming experience

• STAT 432: Basics of Statistical Learning, 3 or 4 CR, Offered in Fall 2022

  • Online Section; Prerequisites: STAT 400, and either STAT 420 or STAT 425
  • Programming: R

Linear Algebra-Focused Courses

• MATH 227: Linear Algebra for Data Science, 3 CR, Offered in Spring 2022
  • Lecture + Lab Section; Prerequisites: MATH 220 or 221 (Calculus I) and 1 semester of Python programming
  • Programming: Python
  • (Not offered in Fall 2022)

Previous Offerings

Connector Courses - Previous Offerings

• ATMS 207: Weather and Climate Data Science, 3 CR, Last Offered in Fall 2020

  • Lecture Only; Prerequisites: STAT 107 recommended.
  • Programming: Python

• GEOG 407: Foundations of CyberGIS & Geospatial Data Science, 4 CR, Last Offered in Fall 2020

  • Lecture Only; Prerequisites: None.
  • Programming: Python

• IS 417: Data Science in the Humanities

  • Lecture Only; Prerequisites: One semester of programming.
  • Description: https://ischool.illinois.edu/degrees-programs/courses/is417