Data Science Requirements
Major Requirements
Requirements for the data science major are 58-60 credits, in addition to the University degree requirements are:
Required computer science coursework 28 credits, including:
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Computational Thinking Foundation (12 credits) | |
| CSCI 110/110-L | Introduction to Computer Science I (and Lab) |
| CSCI 120/120-L | Introduction to Computer Science II (and Lab) |
| CSCI 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms |
| Advanced Computer Science Courses (12 credits) | |
| CSCI 280 | Mathematical Modeling |
| CSCI 312 | Database Management |
| CSCI 380 | Machine Learning |
| Seminar Courses (4 credits) | |
| CSCI 201/202 | Sophomore Seminar |
| CSCI 301/202 | Junior Seminar |
| CSCI 410 | Senior Seminar |
Mathematics and Statistics courses (12 credits):
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MATH 120 | Calculus I, or equivalent |
| MATH Course | Approved by the advisor |
| Any one course in statistics. | |
| NSCI 360 | Statistics, or |
| MATH 390 | Bio-Statistics, or |
| BAD 260 | Applied Statistics, or |
| HSS 280 | Statistics for the Social Science Research |
Mathematics requirement--in lieu of the CORE mathematics course , data science majors take MATH and other prerequisites as appropriate according to placement test results.
Major Electives (18-20 cr.)
18-20 credit hours (approved by the advisor) of any major: Biology, Business Admin., English, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, etc.
Major Requirements
Requirements for the data science major are 58-60 credits, in addition to the University degree requirements are:
Required computer science coursework 28 credits, including:
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Computational Thinking Foundation (12 credits) | |
| CSCI 110/110-L | Introduction to Computer Science I (and Lab) |
| CSCI 120/120-L | Introduction to Computer Science II (and Lab) |
| CSCI 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms |
| Advanced Computer Science Courses (12 credits) | |
| CSCI 280 | Mathematical Modeling |
| CSCI 312 | Database Management |
| CSCI 380 | Machine Learning |
| Seminar Courses (4 credits) | |
| CSCI 201/202 | Sophomore Seminar |
| CSCI 301/202 | Junior Seminar |
| CSCI 410 | Senior Seminar |
Mathematics and Statistics (20 credits):
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MATH 120 | Calculus I |
| MATH 130 | Calculus II |
| MATH 125 | Discrete Mathematics |
| MATH 240 | Linear Algebra |
| Any one course in statistics. | |
| NSCI 360 | Statistics, or |
| MATH 390 | Bio-Statistics, or |
| BAD 260 | Applied Statistics, or |
| HSS 280 | Statistics for the Social Science Research |
Mathematics requirement--in lieu of the CORE mathematics course , data science majors take MATH and other prerequisites as appropriate according to placement test results.
Major Electives (10-12 cr.)
10-12 credit hours (approved by the advisor) of any major: Biology, Business Admin., English, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, etc.
Sample Courses for Psychology and Business Administration are given below.
Psychology
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PSY 262 | Learning and Cognition |
| PSY 310 | Exp/Quasi-Exp Research |
| PSY 221 | Intro to Personality |
Business Administration
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MGT 280 | Management Principles |
| MGT 330 | Production Operations |
| MGT 380 | Entrepreneurial Development |
Joint Major Requirements
Below you will find a few examples of how our students have combined their Data Science major with other areas of study.
Psychology + Data Science (Joint Major)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PSY 180 | General Psychology |
| PSY 262 | Learning and Cognition |
| PSY 221 | Intro to Personality |
| PSY 310 | Exp/Quasi-Exp Research |
| PSY 341 | Social Psychology |
| PSY 481 | Senior Seminar |
Political Science + Data Science (Joint Major)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PSCI 111 | Introduction to Political Science |
| PSCI 122 | American Political System (CORE Group E) |
| PSCI 221 | International Politics |
| PSCI 231 | Classical Political Theory |
| PSCI 254 | Black Community Politics |
| PSCI 305 | Constitutional Law |
Mathematics + Data Science (Joint Major)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MATH 125 | Discrete Math |
| MATH 130 | Calculus II |
| MATH 240 | Linear Algebra |
| MATH 270 | Ordinary Differential Equations |
| MATH 390 | Scientific Computing |
Minor Requirements
The minor in data science is available to any student who is not majoring in data science/computer science.
The program requires the successful completion (grade of "C" or better) of 22-24 semester hours of courses in computer science, including:
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CSCI 110/110-L | Introduction to Computer Science I (and Lab) |
| CSCI 120/120-L | Introduction to Computer Science II (and Lab) |
| CSCI 241 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
Any one course in statistics.
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| NSCI 360 | Statistics, or |
| MATH 390 | Bio-Statistics, or |
| BAD 260 | Applied Statistics, or |
| HSS 280 | Statistics for the Social Science Research |
Electives (6 - 8 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CSCI 280 | Mathematical Modeling |
| CSCI 380 | Machine Learning |
| Or, any other course approved by the advisor |
Pre-Med & Allied Health
For Pre-Medical and other allied health professions (Nursing, Pharmacy, etc.), students can do a joint major of Data Science and Biology, or Data Science with another related discipline.
Contact Dr. Phyllis Freeman, pfreeman@fisk.edu for more information.