Academic Catalog

Data Science — B.S.

Policy on prerequisites: A grade of C- or better is required for a course in mathematics to fulfill a prerequisite for another mathematics course. A student must receive the permission of the mathematics department to take a mathematics course that is a prerequisite for a mathematics course for which they have previously received credit. 

A grade of C or better is required for a course in computer science to fulfill a prerequisite for another computer science course.

Summary

Data Science B.S. Major Requirements58-63
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 157-62
Total Credits120
1

This major is not approved to fulfill a perspective course for the Integrative Core Curriculum.

Degree Requirements

An overall GPA of C (2.00) or above is required in courses that are being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the data science major. No more than one passing grade below C- may be used.

Data Core
MATH 14800Introduction to Data Science4
MATH 18700Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra4
MATH 24100Data Visualization1
MATH 24800Statistical Methods for Data Analysis4
COMP 27500Relational Database Systems4
MATH 34800Modern Data Science with R3
COMP 35600Machine Learning4
MATH 44800Data Science Senior Project3
Mathematics Core
MATH 10800Applied Calculus4
or MATH 11100 Calculus I
COMP 21500Discrete Structures4
Programming Core
COMP 17100Computer Programming I4
COMP 17200Computer Programming II4
Domain Core
In consultation with their advisor, students must complete two courses outside of mathematics and computer science in a domain area. Domain area course must meet the following criteria:6-8
1) Must be at the 200-level or above
2) Must be 3-credit or 4-credit courses
3) Cannot have the subject code COMP or MATH
Restricted Electives
Select three courses with the Data Science (DCSI) attribute. 19-12
Total Credits58-63
1

Some electives may have additional prerequisites.