B.S. Data Science - Gateway

Four-Year Degree Pathway Example

Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.

First Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
CMSC 140 - Discrete Structures 4
CMSC 161 - Intro to Programming I 4
MATH 161 - Calculus I 4
Gen Ed (ENGL 110) (IW)3
FYEX 100 - First Year Seminar 3
Total Credits for Semester18

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
DESN 144 - Digital Theory & Skills 3
CMSC 162 - Intro to Programming II 4
Gen Ed (COMM 100) (OC)3
Gen Ed (PWEL) 3
Gen Ed3
Total Credits for Semester16

Second Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
MATH 211 - Calculus II 4
MATH 235 - Survey of Statistics 3
Gen Ed3
Gen Ed3
Gen Ed3
Total Credits for Semester16

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
MATH 236 - Elements of Statistics II 3
CSCI 362 - Data Structures 4
CSCI 366 - Database Systems 4
Gen Ed3
Gen Ed3
Total Credits for Semester17

Third Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
MATH 304 - Matrix Algebra & Applications 4
DESN 349 - Information Design 3
CMSC 450 - Artificial Intelligence 4
Gen Ed (AW)3
Gen Ed3
Total Credits for Semester17

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
CMSC 452 - Data Mining 4
Gen Ed (DCC) 3
Gen Ed3
Gen Ed3
Elective or Minor Course 3
Total Credits for Semester16

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
Gen Ed 4
Gen Ed3
Elective or Minor Course 3
Elective or Minor Course 3
Elective or Minor Course 3
Total Credits for Semester16

Spring Semester

Recommended Course SelectionsCredits
CMSC 453 - Large-Scale Data Analytics & Visualization4
Capstone1-3
Gen Ed3
Elective or Minor Course 3
Elective or Minor Course 3
Total Credits for Semester14

Note: Minor Required for Degree

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