DS 1801 - Data Science in Medicine

FDR: Mathematics and Computer Science (FM)
Credits: 3

Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world continues to grapple with its far-reaching impacts. Despite significant advances in medical science, resulting in the development of multiple vaccines, COVID-19 remains a persistent threat as demonstrated by the surge of Summer 2024. This course delves into the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, examining not only the creation and distribution of vaccines but also their long-term efficacy and potential side effects. We’ll explore how data science has become an integral tool in understanding and combating this ever-evolving virus.