Mar 08, 2026  
DRAFT 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
DRAFT 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University

COMP 3110 - Data-Driven Thinking: Foundations of Data and Machine Learning


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Tutorial Hour(s): 1



This course introduces students to the fundamentals of data literacy, including data representation, visualization, and storytelling with data. Students will also explore how machine learning (ML) models use data to make predictions and drive decision-making. Through hands-on exercises, students will build and evaluate simple ML models using accessible tools-without requiring programming experience. Ethical considerations, data security, and the societal impact of AI will also be discussed. 

Prerequisite(s): One of GNED 1101 , GNED 1102 , or GNED 1103  
GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 3