Computer Science, Data Science Track (BS)

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Computer Science Major and Learning Outcomes

This track develops the skills needed to analyze, manage, and visualize large and complex sets of data.

Computer Science Core

The following courses are taken by students in all tracks, except for Digital Art.

CS - 115 Introduction to Python Credits: 4
CS - 211 Object-Oriented Programming Credits: 4
CS - 222 Data Structure Credits: 3
CS - 230 Computer Architecture and Hardware Support Credits: 3
CS - 260 Databases & Data Visualization Credits: 3
CS - 453 Senior Coordinating Seminar Credits: 3
MA - 121 Calculus I Credits: 3
MA - 122 Calculus II Credits: 3

Data Science Track Courses

CS - 280 Introduction to Data Science Credits: 3
CS - 360 Database Analysis & Design Credits: 3
CS - 362 Introduction to Machine Learning Credits: 3
CS - 370 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
CS - 420 Special Topics in Data Science Credits: 3
MA - 222 Statistical Analysis using R Credits: 3
MA - 331 Linear Algebra Credits: 3
one CS or MA course at the 200 level or above, excluding MA 260 and CS 475

5-year BS/MSIS Program

Students who major in computer science can earn both a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) in five years. In their junior year, students majoring in computer science who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher in the major, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall, and have internship and/or work experience, are eligible to apply for admittance to the Five-Year Program. MSIS graduate-level coursework commences during the fall semester of senior year. Four graduate courses in information systems will count toward the completion of both the BS degree in computer science and the MSIS degree. The graduate course descriptions and the concentrations offered in the MSIS program may be found in the DeSales University Graduate Catalog.