Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2026 - DATA 260 E100

Introductory R for Data Science (3)

Class Number: 6430

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    One of STAT 201, STAT 203, STAT 205, STAT 270, STAT 271, BUS 232, ECON 233, or POL 201, with a grade of at least C- or permission of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the R programming language for data science. Exploring data: visualization, transformation and summaries. Data wrangling: reading, tidying, and data types. No prior computer programming experience required. Students who have taken STAT 341 or STAT 360 first may not then take this course for further credit. Students with credit for STAT 260 may not take this course for further credit.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.