Undergraduate Catalog

Minor in Data Science

Data science is a multidisciplinary field that uses algorithms, scientific knowledge and machine learning principles to extract hidden patterns from raw data. A minor in Data Science will give students digital skills that can be applied to any field within/outside their major. Currently we are in an age where there is an abundance of data but very few professionals are prepared to analyze these data. The minor in data science will prepare interdisciplinary professionals to develop a career in the ever-changing world of data.

Plan of Study

Required pre-minor courses 6-7 credits

 
DAS 101Introduction to Data Analysis

3

and

MAT 102Introductory Probability and Statistics

3

Or

MAT 130Precalculus

4

A student must complete prerequisites with a grade of C or better before declaring a minor in Data Science.

 

Required minor courses 3 credits

ITS 110Programming Fundamentals

3

Elective minor courses 6 credits

Choose two from the following:
CHE 240Computer Applications for Scientists

3-4

DAS 221Data Visualization

3

DAS 231Genomics and Bioinformatics

3

DAS 532Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

3

Required Statistics Course 3 credits

Choose one of the following:
MAT 142Introductory Probability and Statistics for Science and Information Technology

3

MAT 211Biostatistics

3

PSY 331Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

3

SOC 375Statistics I

3

Subject:

Data Science