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MSDS 432-DL : Foundations of Data Engineering

Description

This course provides an overview of the discipline of data engineering. It introduces software and systems for data science and software development as required in the design of data-intensive applications. Students learn about algorithms, data structures, and technologies or storing and processing data. Students gain experience with open-source software, text editors, and integrated development environments. Students employ best practices in software development, utilizing tools for syntax checking, testing, debugging, and version control. The course also introduces formal models, simulations, and benchmark experiments for evaluating software, systems, and processes. 

This is a required course for the Data Engineering Specialization.

Prerequisites: MSDS 420-DL Database Systems and Data Preparation or CIS 417 Database Systems Design.