University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 23, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

CS 431 - Introduction to Big Data

(3 units)
This course offers an introduction to big data techniques and applications. It covers basic topics like Big Data Overview, Big Data Management, Big Data Modeling, Big Data Analytics, Big Data Tools, and Big Data Applications.

Prerequisite(s): CS 302  with a “C” or better; STAT 352  or STAT 461  with a “C” or better.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts, with a range of audiences.
2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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