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Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Data Science, B.S.

Major Requirements

Credit Hours: 65+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the degree requirements specified in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Courses

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

DATA 101 Introduction to Data Science (3)

DATA 221 Applied Data Analytics (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 220/220L, DATA 101

DATA 495 Data Science Capstone (3)

Prerequisite(s): DATA 210

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CSCI 470 and MATH 441

CSCI 462 Software Engineering Capstone (3)

Prerequisite(s): COMM 104, C- or better in: CSCI 362 or (CSCI 315 and CSCI 431)

Math Requirement

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

MATH 120 Introductory Calculus (4)

Prerequisite(s): Placement or C- or better in MATH 111

MATH 203 Linear Algebra (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or permission of the instructor.

MATH 207 Discrete Structures I (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 111 or MATH 120

MATH 250 Statistical Methods I (3)

Prerequisite(s): Placement or MATH 116 with a C- or better or MATH 111 or MATH 120

MATH 350 Statistical Methods II (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 250; and either MATH 120 or MATH 116 with a C- or better; or permission of the instructor.

MATH 440 Statistical Learning I (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 203 and MATH 350

MATH 441 Statistical Learning II (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 440

Notes:

Honors students can take the alternative course of HONS 115 in lieu of MATH 120.
Honors students can take the alternative course of HONS 217 in lieu of MATH 250.

Computer Science Requirement

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

CSCI 220 Computer Programming I (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 120 or CSCI 140 or CSCI 180 or CSCI 215 or DATA 101 or MATH 111 or MATH 116 or higher math or permission of the department.

Corequisite(s): CSCI 220L

CSCI 220L Programming I Laboratory (1)

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CSCI 220.

CSCI 221 Computer Programming II (3)
Prerequisite(s):

CSCI 220 with a grade of C- or better and CSCI 220L with a grade of C- or better

CSCI 218 with a grade of C- or better and CSCI 218L with a grade of C- or better

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 207

CSCI 230 Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 with a grade of C- or better and MATH 207 with a grade of C- or better.

CSCI 310 Advanced Algorithms (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 230 with a grade of C- or better and MATH 207.

CSCI 334 Data Mining (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 with a grade of C- or better, MATH 207, and MATH 250.

CSCI 470 Principles of Artificial Intelligence (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 230 with a grade of C- or better

Elective Requirement

Complete 6 credit hours from the following:

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

CSCI 315 Server-Side Web Programming (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 with a grade of C- or better, MATH 207

CSCI 325 Functional and Logic Programming (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 with a grade of C- or better and MATH 207

CSCI 380 User Interface Development (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 with a grade of C- or better

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 207

CSCI 390 Special Topics in Computing (3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor, CSCI 221 with a grade of C- or better, and MATH 207

CSCI 399 Tutorial (3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the tutor and the department chair, junior rank or higher

CSCI 410 Automata and Formal Languages (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 307.

CSCI 420 Principles of Compiler Design (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 320 and MATH 307

CSCI 431 Database Concepts (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221 with a grade of C- or better and MATH 207.

CSCI 432 Concepts of Database Implementation (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 431 and MATH 307.

CSCI 440 Computer Networks (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 340, MATH 250, and MATH 307.

CSCI 450 Architecture of Advanced Computer Systems (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 340 or CSCI 350.

CSCI 459 Service-Oriented Computing (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 221, CSCI 230 or CSCI 315

CSCI 480 Principles of Computer Graphics (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 230 with a grade of C- or better and MATH 120 or MATH 116

CSCI 490 Special Topics (3)

Prerequisite(s): CSCI 230 with a grade of C- or better, and permission of the instructor

MATH 307 Discrete Structures II (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 207 or MATH 295 or permission of instructor.

MATH 323 Differential Equations (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 221 and either MATH 203 or permission of the instructor.

MATH 340 Axiomatic Geometry (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 295 or permission of the instructor.

MATH 399 Tutorial (3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the tutor and the department chair, junior rank or higher

MATH 402 Advanced Linear Algebra (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 203 and at least one of MATH 303 and MATH 311.

MATH 403 Abstract Algebra II (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 303

MATH 411 Advanced Calculus II (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 203 and MATH 311.

MATH 415 Complex Analysis (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 311.

MATH 417 Reading and Research (1-3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and department chair, senior rank

MATH 418 Reading and Research (1-3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and department chair, senior rank

MATH 423 Partial Differential Equations (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 221 and MATH 323.

MATH 430 Mathematical Statistics I (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 221

MATH 431 Mathematical Statistics II (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 430

MATH 445 Numerical Analysis (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 203 and MATH 245 and MATH 323.

MATH 449 Linear Models (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 203 and MATH 350

MATH 451 Linear Programming and Optimization (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 203, MATH 221, and CSCI 220 or MATH 245, or permission of the instructor.

MATH 452 Operations Research (3)

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 272 or both MATH 203 and MATH 221, and one of CSCI 218, CSCI 220 or MATH 245

MATH 455 Bayesian Statistical Methods (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 430.

MATH 460 Stochastic Processes (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 430

MATH 461 Time Series (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 430

MATH 470 Mathematical Modeling (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 203 and MATH 323, and either MATH 246 or CSCI 220, or permission of the instructor. MATH 430 is recommended.

MATH 475 Statistical Consulting (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 350 and one of the following: MATH 440, MATH 441, MATH 451, MATH 452, or CSCI 334.

MATH 480 Topics in Applied Mathematics (3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

MATH 485 Topics in Pure Mathematics (3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

MATH 490 Practicum in Mathematics (3)

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and department chair, senior rank

Complete an emphasis from the following: Sciences, Business, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, or Language Processing and World Outlooks:

Sciences Emphasis

Complete an additional 9 credit hours at or above the 300-level from Astronomy (ASTR), Biology (BIOL), Biochemistry and Chemistry (CHEM), Geology (GEOL), or Physics (PHYS).

Business Emphasis

Complete an additional 9 credit hours at or above the 300-level from Decision Science (DSCI), Economics (ECON), Entrepreneurship (ENTR), Finance (FINC), Information Management (INFM), International Business (INTB), Marketing (MKTG), or Supply Chain Management (SCIM).

Social Sciences Emphasis

Complete an additional 9 credit hours at or above the 300-level from Anthropology (ANTH), Psychology (PSYC), Sociology (SOCY), Public Health (PBHL), Political Science (POLI), or Communication (COMM).

Arts and Humanities Emphasis

Complete an additional 9 credit hours at or above the 300-level from Art History (ARTH), Classics (CLAS), History (HIST), Linguistics (LING), Music (MUSC), Studio Arts (ARTS), or Dance (DANC).

Language Processing and World Outlooks Emphasis

Students must complete 9 hours beyond the level required by the general education foreign language requirement (202) and chosen from any of the courses listed below. In all cases, a minimum of six hours must be taken at the 300 or 400 levels.

Arabic Studies (Arabic)

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

ARBC 313 Conversation and Composition I (3)

Prerequisite(s): ARBC 202 or placement.

ARBC 314 Conversation and Composition II (3)

Prerequisite(s): ARBC 313 or placement.

ARBC 390 Special Topics in Arabic (3)

Prerequisite(s): ARBC 202 or placement or permission of the instructor

ARBC 496 Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite(s): ARBC 202 or placement or permission of the instructor

Chinese

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

CHNS 313 Conversation and Composition (3)

Prerequisite(s): CHNS 202 or placement.

CHNS 314 Conversation and Composition (3)

Prerequisite(s): CHNS 313 or placement.

CHNS 390 Special Topics in Chinese (3)

Prerequisite(s): CHNS 313 or CHNS 314 or permission of the instructor.

CHNS 496 Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite(s): CHNS 202 or placement or permission of the instructor

French

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

FREN 313 French Composition in Cultural Contexts (3)

Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or placement.

FREN 314 Speaking French in Cultural Contexts (3)

Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or FREN 250 or placement.

FREN 380 Marketing, Strategies & Communication in the French Workplace (3)

Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 and FREN 314 or permission of the chair

FREN 381 Professional Business Practices in French (3)

Prerequisite(s): FREN 313 and FREN 314 or permission of the chair.

FREN 498 Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite(s): Two FREN courses completed at the 400 level or permission of the Chair.

German

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

GRMN 313 German Conversation (3)

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 202 or GRMN 250 or placement.

GRMN 314 German Composition and Grammar (3)

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 202 or GRMN 250 or placement.

GRMN 331 German for Business (3)

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 202 or GRMN 250 or permission of the instructor

GRMN 332 German in International Business (3)

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 202 or GRMN 250 or permission of the instructor

GRMN 333 German Translation for the Professions (3)

Prerequisite(s): GRMN 313, GRMN 314, or the permission of the instructor.

Greek

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

GREK 321 Greek Oratory (3)

Prerequisite(s): Two 200-level Greek courses.

GREK 322 Homer (3)

Prerequisite(s): Two 200-level Greek courses.

GREK 323 Greek Historiography (3)

Prerequisite(s): Two 200-level Greek courses.

GREK 326 Plato (3)

Prerequisite(s): Two 200-level Greek courses.

GREK 390 Special Topics (3)

Prerequisite(s): GREK 202 or placement or permission of the instructor

Hebrew

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

HBRW 313 Hebrew Conversation and Composition (3)

Prerequisite(s): HBRW 202, or proficiency as demonstrated through placement exam.

HBRW 314 Hebrew Conversation and Composition (3)

Prerequisite(s): HBRW 313, or proficiency as demonstrated through placement exam.

HBRW 330 Collateral Study (1-3)

Prerequisite(s): HBRW 202 or placement or permission of the instructor

Hispanic Studies (Spanish/Portuguese)

Course Name

Term Taken

Grade

PORT 313 Writing Skills through Culture (3)

Prerequisite(s): PORT 202 or PORT 250 or PORT 291 or permission of the instructor.

PORT 314 Conversational Skills through Culture (3)

Prerequisite(s): PORT 202 or PORT 250 or PORT 291 or permission of the instructor.

PORT 333 The Portuguese-Speaking World Cultures (3)

Prerequisite(s): PORT 313 and PORT 314 or PORT 328, or permission of the program director

PORT 390 Special Topics in Portuguese (3)

Prerequisite(s): PORT 313 or PORT 314 or PORT 328 or permission of the instructor

SPAN 275 Comprehensive Skills Review of Spanish through Culture (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or placement (entering students with 5 years of high school Spanish will be placed in SPAN 275).

SPAN 313 Writing Skills through Culture (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 275, or permission of the instructor.

SPAN 314 Conversational Skills through Culture (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 275, or permission of the instructor.

SPAN 316 Applied Spanish (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 275 or permission of the instructor

SPAN 317 Introduction to Spanish for Business (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 275 or permission of the instructor

SPAN 318 Spanish for International Business (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350 or two of the following: SPAN 310, SPAN 313, SPAN 314 (or SPAN 312 or SPAN 317 or SPAN 328), or permission of the instructor.

SPAN 328 Spanish Language Study Abroad (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 275 or permission of the instructor

SPAN 333 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350 or two of the following: SPAN 310, SPAN 313, SPAN 314 (or SPAN 312 or SPAN 328), SPAN 316, SPAN 317or permission of the instructor.

SPAN 344 Advanced Grammar and Lexicon (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350 or two of the following: SPAN 310, SPAN 313, SPAN 314 (or SPAN 312 or SPAN 328), SPAN 316, SPAN 317; or permission of the instructor.

SPAN 350 Intensive Writing and Conversational Skills through Culture (6)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 275 or permission of the instructor.

SPAN 381 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 350 or two of the following: SPAN 310, SPAN 313, SPAN 314 (or SPAN 312 or SPAN 328), SPAN 316, SPAN 317; or permission of the instructor.

SPAN 401 Internship (1-4)

Prerequisite(s): Interview with and approval of the instructor, acceptance to an internship program or site, declared Spanish major or minor, two courses from the following: SPAN 310, SPAN 313, SPAN 314 (or SPAN 312 or SPAN 328), and at least two additional courses at the 300- or 400-level.

SPAN 418 Advanced Spanish for Business Communication (3)

Prerequisite(s): SPAN 317 and SPAN 318

SPAN 443 Morphology and Syntax (3)