GEOG 124: SOCIO-ENV DATA SCI

University of California, Santa Barbara

Data science and applied statistics courses typically focus on either envir onmental or social data. This unique course integrates data science and app lied statistics from both natural and human systems to examine their relati onships and address socio-environmental challenges. Each week, students lea rn new skills in data science and applied statistics by working on real-wor ld research problems that link environmental and behavioral data to study h ow people impact ecosystems and how environments influence human behavior. Topics include linear, non-linear, and machine learning regression in R. We ekly assignments guide students through the research process, helping them apply methods, interpret results, and communicate findings.