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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SCIENCE

F&WECOL 458
Course Description

Introduces fundamental machine learning techniques for numerical modeling and data analysis and modern computer programming tools used to analyze, prepare, and visualize data from common formats of datasets in the field of Earth and environmental sciences. Emphasizes opportunities to consider real-world applications for concepts in environmental data science.

Prerequisties

STAT 240 , STAT 301 , STAT 324 , STAT 371 , or graduate/professional standing

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