Data Analytics, BS
Please note, the program-level Learning Objectives here are specific to the Data Analytics and Computer Science classes within the program; and thus, do not include courses in mathematics.
1) Graduates will possess a comprehensive knowledge base of statistical concepts: They will be able to evaluate and apply fundamental statistical concepts in the context of a broad range of data problems, including Bayes Theorem, common statistical tests and biases, inference and causal inference and hypothesis testing.
2) Graduates will be able to apply and evaluate machine learning algorithms in a business problem context, with an emphasis on selecting predictive modeling only when appropriate. Further, they will be able to perform feature engineering and data preprocessing in order to improve the accuracy and efficacy of predictive models.
3) Graduates will be able to perform in-depth exploratory analysis to form hypotheses. They will be able to design experiments to answer causal questions and evaluate the results of the experiments.
4) Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in written, oral, and visual forms and use visualization techniques to communicate insights.
5) Graduates have considered their vocational goals and are reflective of how these may be embodied in their professional and/or personal lives.
Requirements for the BS in Data Analytics
General Education Core 38 hours
The following general education requirement is covered in the major: Mathematics (Pre-Calc). Other general education courses may be covered depending on which “choose from” courses are elected in the major.
Data Analytics Core 21 hours
| DAT 2013 | Foundations of Data Analytics I | 3 |
| DAT 2023 | Foundations of Data Analytics II | 3 |
| DAT 3013 | Principles and Techniques of Data Analytics I | 3 |
| DAT 3023 | Principles and Techniques of Data Analytics II | 3 |
| DAT 4213 | AI and Machine Learning | 3 |
| DAT 4513 | Data Analytics Internship | 3 |
| DAT 4613 | Data Analytics Capstone Practicum | 3 |
Programming Requirements 12 hours
Mathematics Requirements 7 hours
Choose two: 6-8 hours
Electives 34 - 36 hours (Watch upper division hours; 30 upper division hours required.)
Total Credit Hours: 120