Dec 06, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

STAT 181 - Introduction to Data Science


(3 units)

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 112B or MATH 113, or appropriate CSULB Algebra and Calculus Placement.
Foundations of the practice of data science. Exploration and implementation of the data science life cycle in locally relevant contexts. Emphasis on the statistical and computational thinking required to collect, prepare, and analyze data numerically, visually, and algorithmically, and communicate findings. Introduction to machine learning.

Both grading options. Not repeatable for credit.