Data Science and Applied Mathematics (B.S.)

The Data Science and Applied Mathematics major provides an interdisciplinary foundation in computer science, statistics and mathematics along with an in depth look at using data and mathematics in the real world. Data science and mathematics are applied fields critical in the modern workforce. Students will learn the essentials of computer science and how to apply these skills to analyze a wide variety of problems. Students will work on problems in the community and region, gaining hands on experience in applied math and data science.

Required Courses

DATA 101 Introduction to Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
CSC 121 Introduction to Computer Programming I Credit(s): 3
CSC 122 Introduction to Computer Programming II Credit(s): 3
MATH 201 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credit(s): 4
MATH 202 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Credit(s): 4
MATH 207 Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 208 Applied Statistics Concepts and Methods Credit(s): 3
DATA 301 Data Mining and Pattern Discovery Credit(s): 3
MATH 303 Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
DATA 401 Field Learning in Data Science Credit(s): 3
CSC 406 Machine Learning Credit(s): 3
CSC 410 Introduction to Databases Credit(s): 3

Elective Courses

Select two courses from the following:

MATH 209 Discrete Math Credit(s): 3
MATH 302 Multivariable Calculus Credit(s): 3
MATH 351 Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MATH 370 Numerical Analysis Credit(s): 3

Course Map

First Year Fall Semester

CSC 121 Introduction to Computer Programming I Credit(s): 3
ENG 101 Composition Credit(s): 3 (Communicative Literacy Sphere)
Foreign Language (Arts & Sciences requirement)
FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar Credit(s): 3
DATA 101 Introduction to Data Analysis Credit(s): 3

Total: 15 credits

First Year Spring Semester

CSC 122 Introduction to Computer Programming II Credit(s): 3
ShenEd/minor course/elective Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language (Arts & Sciences Requirement)
Ethical Reasoning ShenEd Credit(s): 3
Creative Expression ShenEd Credit(s): 3

Total: 15 credits

Second Year Fall Semester

MATH 201 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credit(s): 4
Foreign Language (Arts & Sciences requirement)
Natural Sciences ShenEd (Scientific Inquiry Sphere) Credit(s): 3-4
Cultural Understanding ShenEd (Navigating Differences Sphere) Credit(s): 3
MATH 207 Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 3

Total: 16-17 credits

Second Year Spring Semester

MATH 202 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Credit(s): 4
MATH 208 Applied Statistics Concepts and Methods Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language (Arts & Sciences requirement)
ShenEd/Elective Credit(s): 3
ShenEd Credit(s): 3

Total: 16 credits

Third Year Fall Semester

DATA 301 Data Mining and Pattern Discovery Credit(s): 3
MATH 303 Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
Minor course or elective Credit(s): 3
Minor course or elective Credit(s): 3
ShenEd - any Sphere Credit(s): 3

Total: 15 credits

Third Year Spring Semester

Minor course or elective Credit(s): 3
Math elective Credit(s): 3
Minor course or elective Credit(s): 3
Minor course or elective Credit(s): 3
ShenEd - any Sphere Credit(s): 3

Total: 15 credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

CSC 410 Introduction to Databases Credit(s): 3
Minor course Credit(s): 3
Minor course Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

Total: 15 credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

CSC 406 Machine Learning Credit(s): 3
DATA 401 Field Learning in Data Science Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3
Minor course Credit(s): 3
Elective or minor course Credit(s): 3

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Data Science and Applied Mathematics (B.S.)

Required Courses

Elective Courses

Course Map

First Year Fall Semester

Total: 15 credits

First Year Spring Semester

Total: 15 credits

Second Year Fall Semester

Total: 16-17 credits

Second Year Spring Semester

Total: 16 credits

Third Year Fall Semester

Total: 15 credits

Third Year Spring Semester

Total: 15 credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

Total: 15 credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

Total: 15 credits

Total: 122-123 credits