BS in Data Science

The  BS in Data Science degree is a multi-disciplinary program including course from mathematics, statistics, computer science and applications areas. The program offers training, at lower division level, in calculus, linear algebra, and computer science.  Introduction to statistical methods, all requiring some basic programming skills (python, R,  and/or MATLAB) also taught as part of the program. In the Freshman Data Science Seminar guest lecturer(s) will be introducing examples and case studies and discussing ethics and bias in Data Science.

The training at upper division level includes specialized classes in statistics, large-scale data algorithms, computer science (including algorithms, SQL and Databases), optimization, and scientific computing for various hands-on data science applications, including health sciences and business.