CMPS240

This course covers the necessary programming techniques for working in data analytics - with a focus on data structures. the use of external data sources such as web services and databases, statistical and analytical programming, and data presentation. This course is not a suitable first course in computer programming, students are expected to already have experience in an object-oriented course such as Python (CMPS 130) or C++ (CMPS 148). Concepts such as working with web services and databases will offer students a suitable introduction to prepare them for 300-level course in these topics.