Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Bachelor of Science, Data Science (Plan of Study)



Concentrations in Advanced Topics, Big Data Analytics, Intelligent Mobility, and Quantitative Economics and Econometrics

**Course offering frequency subject to change**

Flowchart Use Recommended for Degree Planning

Data Science Degree Flowchart 

 

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Senior Year


Semester 1


Total Semester Credits: 15


Semester 2


Total Semester Credits: 15


Concentrations


Students select one concentration from Big Data Analytics, Health Systems Engineering, Intelligent Mobility, or Quantitative Economics & Econometrics for twelve hours of credit.

Advanced Topics


Select 12 credits from Data Science elective or concentration courses. 

Big Data Analytics


Students in Big Data Analytics learn to collect, manage, and optimize large-scale structured and unstructured data sets to facilitate information and decision-making. Students in Big Data Analytics develop a strong foundation in essential programming skills, quantitative analysis, and hardware and software solutions for facilitating effective use of big data.

Intelligent Mobility & Autonomous Systems


Intelligent Mobility uses data and technology to connect people, places, and goods across all transportation modes. Growth in intelligent mobility will transform the way people travel, interact with their environment, and connect goods and services.

Quantitative Economics & Econometrics


Quantitative Economics and Econometrics focuses on quantitative analysis and rigorous modeling of economic phenomena. This includes analysis of individual and firm decisions when data is messy, incomplete, or otherwise imperfect, analysis of strategic situations, and analysis of market outcomes and trends. Training in Quantitative Economics and Econometrics hones critical reasoning skills and prepares students for analytical careers or for graduate or professional study.

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences


Note: Data Science majors select 12 credits from Art and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Arts and Humanities


Select 6 credits from the following courses. At least 3 credits must come from the University required list.

Social Sciences


Select 6 credits. ECO 2023 is already in the plan of study, so students must choose at least 3 credits from the University required list to fulfill the Social Sciences requirement. Unless the Civic Literacy requirement has been fulfilled separately, students must take AMH 2020. If Civic Literacy has been fulfilled separately from AMH 2020, students must take a course from the required list and an additional AMH course.

Total Degree Credits: 120