This document provides an introduction to data science. It discusses the growth of big data from sources like the web, financial transactions, and social media. Data science aims to extract knowledge and insights from vast amounts of complex data using techniques from computer science, mathematics, and statistics. The document outlines the roles and skills of data scientists, who apply these techniques to analyze data and help organizations make better decisions. They work in many industries like national security, business, healthcare, and more. The document recommends coursework in mathematics, statistics, programming, data mining, and machine learning to prepare for a career in data science.