BS Data Science
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 Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| FYEX 100 First Year Seminar | 3 |
| MATH 161 Calculus I | 4 |
| GEN ED (ENGL 110) | 3 |
| CMSC 140 Discrete Structures | 4 |
| CMSC 161 Intro to Programming I | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| DESN 144 Digital Theory & Skills | 3 |
| GEN ED (COMM 100) | 3 |
| CMSC 162 Intro to Programming II | 4 |
| GEN ED (WELLNESS) | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 211 Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 235 Survey of Statistics | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 236 Elements of Statistics II | 3 |
| CSCI 362 Data Structures | 4 |
| CSCI 366 Database Systems | 4 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH 304 Matrix Algebra & Applications | 4 |
| DESN 349 Information Design | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED (ADVANCED WRITING) | 3 |
| CMSC 450 Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEN ED (PERSPECTIVES) | 3 |
| CMSC 452 Data Mining | 4 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| GEN ED | 4 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CAPSTONE | 1-3 |
| CMSC 453 Large-Scale Data Analytics & Visualization | 4 |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Note: Minor Required for Degree