Human-Centered Science Design
Human-Centered Science Design Overview
The Human Centered Science Design emphasis develops an understanding of theoretical foundations and the necessary hands-on experience to understand the strengths and limitations of different methods. Students learn the significance of each component in the information lifecycle and its impact on technical and social data analytics.
Courses
Outcomes
Graduates of the Masters of Science in Data Science and Analytics who pursue the Human Centered Science Design emphasis area will achieve the following educational objectives:
- Students will develop a deep understanding of the theoretical foundations and hands-on experience necessary to understand the strengths and limitations of different analytical methods.
- Combines both the technical (databases, social networking, data mining, and text mining) and social (economic, ethical, policy, and political) aspects of data analytics.
- Students will build an understanding of the complex interplay between the decisions made during the collection, curation, and transformation steps in the information lifecycle, and their impact on the analytical methods that should be employed.
Human-Centered Science Design Faculty
Blaine Reeder
Associate Professor
SSON 305 Sinclair School of Nursing
(573) 882-0206
blaine.reeder@missouri.edu
Sample Course Path for MS Online
Students move through 8-week modules completing core courses and then progressing through emphasis area courses directly applicable to their area of study.
