BS, Computer Information Science with Data Science Concentration
The Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Data Science is a variation of the Bachelor of Science degree with courses designed to train students in the field of big data and analytics. In this program you'll earn our flagship computer information science degree and add specialization in data science.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Information Science Core | ||
| CM 111 | Introduction to Structured Programming | 4 |
| CM 231 | Computer Organization/Assembler Language | 3 |
| CM 245 | Contemporary Programming Methods | 3 |
| CM 261 | Networked Systems | 3 |
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Computer Information Science Required | ||
| CM 307 | Data Structures & Algorithmic Analysis | 3 |
| CM 322 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CM 331 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| or CM 332 | Data Mining | |
| CM 333 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CM 334 | Modeling with VBA/Excel | 3 |
| CM 336 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CM 465 | Computer Information Science Capstone Project | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Computer Information Science Electives | ||
| Any CM electives | 6 | |
| Upper Division CM electives | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Correlated Courses | ||
| PH 220 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| EC 200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BU 342 | Organization & Management | 3 |
| or BU 346 | Organizational Behavior | |
| EN 208 | Professional Writing | 3 |
| CN 150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CN 340 | Interviewing | 3 |
| or CN 341 | Persuasive Speaking | |
| MA 140 | Statistics | 3 |
| MA 151 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MA 152 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MA 206 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
| MA 301 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA 346 | Regression Analysis | 3 |
| or MA 342 | Statistical Computing | |
| MA 384 | Theory of Interest | 3 |
| or MA 344 | Mathematical Statistics I | |
| Subtotal | 46 | |
| Total Hours | 92 | |
Students must also meet the Bachelor of Science University Requirements. A 30-hour concentration in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is required. If the concentration is in Math, the student must take MA 152 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II. At least 20 of these hours must be selected from one discipline. Transfer students must complete at least nine upper division hours in computer information sciences from Washburn University.