The data science minor is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing human-centered applications of data analysis and modeling for the common good.
The data science minor is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing human-centered applications of data analysis and modeling for the common good.
The minor has been designed to be flexible and accessible for students across a variety of disciplines; no previous programming experience is required, and students will be able to construct a 6-course pathway that connects data science to their application area of interest.
The minor is open to all undergraduate students at Boston College
Course Requirements (18 credits):
Data Science Principles (CSCI 1090) (no prerequisite)?
Mathematical Foundations of Data Science (MATH 2250) (prerequisite: Math 1101 or AP Calculus AB)?
Data Science: Methods and Applications (CSCI 2291) (prerequisite: CSCI 1090 and MATH 2250)?
Elective 1?
Elective 2?
Data Science Capstone (CSCI 4900)
Please Note: CSCI 1090 and MATH 2250 can be taken in either order or concurrently.
Consistent with the University’s academic regulations, students must have at least 15 credits in the data science minor that are not used to fulfill requirements for another major or minor or a Core requirement.
At most, 3 credits (1 course) can be “double-counted” towards the minor and the student’s major requirements.
Applying For The Minor
To be eligible to apply for entry to the data science minor program students must:
Declare the minor before the end of your sophomore year.
Complete CSCI 1090 and MATH 2250. (It is recommended that you maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 averaged across these two courses.)
Have a degree audit
Complete the data science minor pathway form listing the focus area of your pathway, the two elective courses you will take, and two additional courses outside of the minor that support your pathway plan.
Apply by November 20 in the fall or April 20 in the spring. Notifications on acceptance will be made in December and May (once degree audits can be reviewed).
The Boston College facilities rest in the jurisdiction of several fire departments. Through our Fire Safety Office we interact with all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
To ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fire safety guidelines, as well as coordinate the education of the campus community on fire prevention, Boston College employs three Fire Safety Officers.
Each officer brings decades of experience to manage the University's fire safety efforts. Officers are charged with conducting fire safety inspections, educating residents and employees about fire safety and extinguisher use, working with Facilities to manage fire suppression systems, and ensuring compliance with all applicable fire safety programs, regulations, and codes.
Residential Life Fire Safety Committee
This committee is a cooperative effort between Environmental Health & Safety, Residential Life, Facilities Services, Student Affairs, and the Boston College Police Department. The committee has developed a number of policies since its inception, from banning smoking in residence halls in 2003 to banning hoverboards on campus in 2016.
Other programs that this committee has initiated include random health and safety residence hall inspections, fire prevention guidelines, a list of items banned due to their threat of fire, confiscation of banned items, and sanctions for violations of University fire safety policy.
BC will only allow the use of power cords with circuit breakers or surge protectors in residential buildings. These are the only power cords with built-in intelligence to prevent cord fires, ground faults, or surges.
Fire Drills
EHS works with the Residential Life staff, students, and the local fire departments to provide fire drills once each semester in each of the residence halls. These drills are conducted as early as possible at the beginning of each semester.
Fire drills are also conducted on a quarterly basis at the Campus School and on a monthly basis at the Child Care Center and at the beginning of all summer camps.
Welding Permits
Prior to obtaining permits from either Boston or Newton for cutting, welding, or any other hot work on campus, a contractor must obtain an Application for Cutting and Welding with Portable Gas or Arc Equipment from the Boston College Fire Safety Office.
Located at Carney Hall Suite 400. This application must be completed and signed in person at the Fire Safety Office. The cities of Boston and Newton will not grant a permit for this type of work without the application form from the BC Fire Safety Office.
Decorative Lighting And Holiday Decorations
Decorative lighting is permitted in dormitories year-round. However, only UL-approved miniature LED lights are allowed, and no more than two strands of lights may be used in a room. Lights may be lit only while students are present in their rooms. Contact with drapes, bedding, or other combustibles must be avoided.
Only small holiday decorations (approximately 1 foot x 1 foot) are permitted on outside room doors or in hallways. Live trees or wreaths are not permitted within residence halls or in places of assembly at any time. Only certified fire-retardant artificial trees and wreaths are allowed.
Safety Contacts
Boston College makes use of Safety Contacts in residence halls, academic, and administrative buildings. These individuals are designated by their supervisors or by nature of their position (e.g. Resident Directors). The role of Safety Contacts is to share relevant information with the building occupants and the Fire Safety Office.
Emergency Evacuation Plans
Emergency Evacuation Plans (EEPs) have been prepared for most buildings on campus. If you need a PDF of your EEP, contact the Fire Safety Office at extension 2-0361.
Fire Safety Initiatives
Boston College has an active Fire Safety program with strong training and outreach components. In addition to fire drills each semester and random room inspections with Residential Life, our Fire Safety Officers provide Fire Safety Training, including hands-on fire extinguisher training to:
Data science is the effective use of data to extract valuable information and solve problems. It incorporates multi-disciplinary theories and skills, including computer science, statistics, software engineering, and the application domains.
The Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science (SDS) provides students with foundational training and marketable skills in statistics and data science.
The Bachelor of Science in Data Science (B.S.D.S.), jointly administered by the departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, is offered to students in the School of Engineering
The Data Science B.S., provides students with in-depth technical knowledge, opportunity to apply that knowledge in a field of their choice, and knowledge of the social and human contexts and ethical ramifications of how data is collected, analyzed, and used.
Data science (DS) is an interdisciplinary field focused on extracting knowledge from large data sets and applying that knowledge to solve problems.
© 2024 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy