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Bachelor of Science in Data Science

The Departments of Mathematics and Computing Science offer a major in Data Science. The Data Science major prepares students to deal with the complexities of modern data analysis by incorporating a strong emphasis on computation and statistics and delivering an applied, project-based curriculum to students starting from the freshmen year

Degree Requirements

 

University Core

Core
University Core Requirements

37

Elective Courses

Choose one (1) course from
CS 405Artificial Intelligence

3
CS 450Modeling and Simulation

3
MATH 420Linear Algebra II

3
DSIM 420Visual Analytics, Capstone

3

Required Courses

Students pursuing a degree in data science must complete the following required courses in Mathematics (MATH) and Computing Science (CS), one relevant upper-level MATH or CS elective, and a minor in a discipline outside of the Mathematics and Computing Sciences departments. A minimum grade of “C” is required in any course used as a prerequisite for these courses.
CS 307Python Programming

3
CS 342Data Structure

3
CS 360Database Design & Development

3
CS 451Applied Data Mining

3
MGT 301Principles of Management

3
MATH 140Calculus I

4
MATH 141Calculus II

4
MATH 150Introduction to Discrete Structures

3
MATH 270Introduction to Data Science

3
MATH 315Probability

3
MATH 316Applied Statistics

3
MATH 320Linear Algebra

3
MATH 470Machine Learning Algorithms

3
MATH 475Models and Simulation for Data Science

3
MATH 481WS Data Science Capstone I

3
MATH 482WSData Science Capstone II

3
MATH 390Internship

1-12
MATH 490Internship

1-12
Or
MATH 487RIIndependent Study

3

Total Credit Hours: 120