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Courses - Spring 2026
SDSB
Social Data Science, BSOS
SDSB123
Social Data Science: Pathways and Applications
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in a major in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences or the College of Information Studies; or permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: BSOS188C or SDSB123.
Formerly: BSOS188C.
Data Science, machine learning, and AI have exploded in popularity, and the big data revolution has affected how science is done in all fields, from the physical sciences to the behavioral and social sciences. This course explores the goals, values, skills, and practices of how data science is conducted within a variety of fields within the social sciences. It will enable students to identify questions and challenges that data science can address and help them find the data science discipline that matches their own values and goals.