2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Nov 08, 2024

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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Computer Science, Data Science Concentration, B.S.

Data science concentration alongside the existing concentrations in software engineering and cybersecurity provides a holistic skill set that is highly sought after in today’s technology-driven landscape. Data science skills complement the core computer science expertise by enabling professionals to extract valuable insights from vast amounts of data and develop intelligent solutions. Data science offers unique opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage in fields such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics. By diversifying expertise, individuals become versatile professionals capable of addressing multifaceted challenges in the evolving digital world.

Academic Plan of Study

First Semester

COSC 111 - Introduction to Programming Credit Hour(s): 3
ENGL 101 - Composition I Credit Hour(s): 3
GNET 101 - Technical Physics I w/Lab Credit Hour(s): 4
or
BIOL 101 - General Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3
and
BIOL 103L - General Biology I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
GNET 115 - Technical Mathematics I Credit Hour(s): 4
or
MATH 101 - General Mathematics Credit Hour(s): 3
Health & Wellness Credit Hour(s): 2

Total Credit Hours: 15-16

Second Semester

COSC 131/131L - Object Oriented Program I & Lab Credit Hour(s): 4
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credit Hour(s): 3
or
ENGL 208 - Writing in the Professions Credit Hour(s): 3
GNET 116 - Technical Mathematics II Credit Hour(s): 4
or
MATH 109 - Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
GNET 102 - Technical Physics II w/Lab Credit Hour(s): 4
or
BIOL 102 - General Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3
and
BIOL 104L - General Biology II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Total Credit Hours: 14-15

Third Semester

COSC 213 - Introduction to Data Science Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 224 - Web Programming Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 230 - Intro to Networking Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 241 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX Credit Hour(s): 3
FA/HUMN/SOSC Elective Credit Hour(s):3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Fourth Semester

COSC 214 - R Programming Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 250 - Database Management Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 244 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 254 - Data Visualization Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 301 - Probability and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Fifth Semester

COSC 240 - Computer Organization and Architecture Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 351 - Data Wrangling Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC 375 - Human-Computer Interaction Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 303 - Statistical Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC/Tech-Comp Science Tech Elective Credit Hour(s) 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Sixth Semester

COSC 314 - Data Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
COMM 201 - Basic Communications Credit Hour(s): 3
or
COMM 208 - Fundamentals of Speech Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC/Tech-Comp Science Tech Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC/Tech-Comp Science Tech Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
FA/HUMN/SOSC Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Seventh Semester

COSC 413 - Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
EGMT 317 - Project Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 250 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC/Tech-Comp Science Tech Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
FA/HUMN/SOSC Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Eighth Semester

COSC 499 - Projects in COSC Credit Hour(s): 4
ECON 211 - Principles of Economics I Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
or
ENGR 315 - Engineering Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC/Tech-Comp Science Tech Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
COSC/Tech-Comp Science Tech Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
FA/HUMN/SOSC Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

COSC Electives

COSC 132/132L - Object Oriented Programming II & Lab Credit Hour(s): 4
Any COSC 200+ Course.

Technical Electives

ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hour(s): 3
ACCT 202 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hour(s): 3
CRMJ 431 - Private Security Credit Hour(s): 3
ELET 290 - Topics in Electrical Engineering Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 220 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
MATH 230 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MATH 240 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MATH 310 - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 311 - Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 350 - Modern Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3

Notes:

At least 12 hours of electives must be COSC courses.