The Computational Data Science Degree develops strong interdisciplinary skills in mathematics, statistics, computer science and big data processing. Create algorithms, write code and scripts to solve problems beyond the basic use of existing tools in support of an industrial, enterprise-level big data pipeline. The mix of competencies and experiences required for Data Science differs significantly from those developed in the individual degree programs in the four areas mentioned above. Gain real-world experience as a springboard to working in industry as a Data Scientist or to pursue a graduate degree.
Total Program Credits: 121
General Education Requirements: | 35 Credits | ||
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5) | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
MATH 1210 | Calculus I QL | 4 | |
American Institutions: Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HIST 1700 | American Civilization AS (3) | ||
HIST 1740 | US Economic History AS (3) | ||
HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 AS (3) | ||
and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 AS (3) | |
POLS 1000 | American Heritage SS (3) | ||
POLS 1100 | American National Government AS (3) | ||
Complete the following: | |||
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 | |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE (2) | ||
or | EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
Distribution Courses: | |||
COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH * | 3 | |
COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication SS * | 3 | |
Biology (choose from list) | 3 | ||
Fine Arts Distribution (choose from list) | 3 | ||
PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP * | 4 | |
and | PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab* | 1 |
Discipline Requirements: | 74 Credits | ||
Complete one of the following GE course/lab combinations: | 5 | ||
BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB (4) | ||
and | BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory (1) | |
or | CHEM 1210 | Principles of Chemistry I PP (4) | |
and | CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | |
or | PHYS 2020 | College Physics II PP (4) | |
and | PHYS 2025 | College Physics II Lab (1) | |
or | PHYS 2220 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP (4) | |
and | PHYS 2225 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab (1) | |
Minimum grade of C- required in these courses. | |||
Computer Science | |||
CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 | |
CS 1410 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | |
CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 | |
CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 | |
CS 2700 | Causal Inference | 3 | |
CS 3100 | Data Privacy and Security | 3 | |
CS 3520 | Database Theory | 3 | |
CS 3270 | Python Software Development | 3 | |
CS 3320 | Numerical Software Development | 3 | |
CS 3530 | Data Management For Data Sciences | 3 | |
CS 3800 | Data Science Through Statistical Reasoning | 3 | |
CS 3810 | Applied Data Science | 3 | |
CS 3820 | Visualization Analytics for Data Science | 3 | |
CS 305G | Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing | 3 | |
CS 4700 | Machine Learning I | 3 | |
CS 4710 | Machine Learning II | 3 | |
CS 4800 | Data Science Capstone | 3 | |
Mathematics | |||
MATH 1220 | Calculus II | 4 | |
MATH 2210 | Calculus III | 4 | |
MATH 2270 | Linear Algebra | 3 | |
Statistics | |||
STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 | |
ECE 3710 | Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 | |
Elective Requirements: | 12 Credits | ||
Complete 12 credits from any of the following (A minimum grade of C- is required): | 12 | ||
4 courses from another discipline, at least 6 hours of which must be 3000 level or higher. Requires department head approval. | |||
Any CS 3000 or 4000 level course not already required |
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MATH 1210 | Calculus I QL | 4 |
CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 |
Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC |
3 |
Semester total: | 14 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MATH 1220 | Calculus II | 4 |
CS 1410 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP | 4 |
PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 1 |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 |
CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
MATH 2210 | Calculus III | 4 |
Biology Distribution | 3 | |
American Institutions | 3 | |
Semester total: | 16 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CS 3520 | Database Theory | 3 |
MATH 2270 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
CS 2700 | Causal Inference | 3 |
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
Third Science Distribution | 5 | |
Semester total: | 16 | |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CS 3530 | Data Management for Data Sciences | 3 |
CS 3270 |
Python Software Development | 3 |
ECE 3710 | Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication SS | 3 |
CDS Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CS 3800 | Data Science Through Statistical Reasoning | 3 |
CS 3320 | Numerical Software Development | 3 |
CS 3820 | Visualization Analytics for Data Science | 3 |
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
CDS Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CS 3810 | Applied Data Science | 3 |
CS 4700 | Machine Learning I | 3 |
CS 3100 | Data Privacy and Security | 3 |
PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
CDS Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
CS 4800 | Data Science Capstone | 3 |
CS 4710 | Machine Learning II | 3 |
CS 305G | Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing GI WE | 3 |
COMM 1020 | Public Speaking HH | 3 |
CDS Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Degree total: | 121 |
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