Motivating Data Science

Syllabus

Overview

Students will be introduced to data science concepts and create compelling assignments for high school and/or early college students who are being introduced to data science. Montana State students and Lyon students will partner on course assignments.
MSU Student Tip: Consider taking CSCI 291-002, Introduction to Data Science, 3 credits, during Spring Semester 2025.
MSU Student Tip: Consider learning some basic French in advance of the trip.

Prerequisite

Two or more semesters of programming experience and knowledge of basic statistics.

Course Logistics

Dates: Monday, May 19th - Friday, June 13th.
Time: 1000 - 1300 on Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays excluding holidays.
Location: Bélénos 032
Montana State University Students: Nathan Campbell, Jared Deras, Alex Ellingsen, Georgia Franks, Alex Graves, Sylvia Hutzler, Henry Jacobson, Olivia Jones, Holden Lee, Zach Reller, William Sheldon, Yves Vernooy
Lyon Students: TBD

Course Resources

Data 8 online text
The course that will become a dual enrollment course.

Instructor

Professor: John Paxton.
Course Assistant: Henry Jacobson

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be be able to:

Apply data science fundamentals to develop compelling data science assignments for beginners.
Implement sample solutions to each assignment.
Work cross-culturally to develop, implement and present the assignments.

Grading

Class Participation: 20%
Assignment 1: 20%
Assignment 2: 20%
Assignment 3: 20%
Presentations: 20%

Travel Resources

Lyon Lodging. Includes breakfast. Two 3-student rooms, one 6-student room.
Paris Lodging Includes breakfast. Three 4-student rooms.
MSU Study Abroad
Le Gourmet de Sèze - May 23 @ 13:00 - Holden, Jared, Zach
Les Terrasses de Lyon - May 28 @ 1300 - Georgia, Olivia, Sylvia
L'Atelier des Augustins - June 6 @ 1300 - Alex E, Henry, Yves
Burgundy by Matthieu - June 10 @ 13 - Alex G, Billy, Nathan

Post-Trip Ideas

June 21st: La Fête de la Musique

Last modified: May 20, 2025.