Manuel Rossetti
Director
Bell Engineering 4164
479-575-6756
Email: rossetti@uark.edu

Karl D. Schubert
Associate Director
Champions Hall 332D
479-575-2264
Email: karl.schubert@uark.edu

Lee Shoultz
Project/Program Specialist
Champions Hall 332E
479-575-5469
Email: eshoultz@uark.edu

Data scientists make sense of huge sets of data to help businesses, governments, nonprofits and other organizations make smarter decisions. The university's interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Data Science will prepare students for a successful career in data science with a strategic skill set, including the ability to:

  • Use and apply state-of-the-art technologies for data representation, retrieval, manipulation, storage, governance, understanding, analysis, privacy, and security.
  • Develop descriptive, predictive and prescriptive models to abstract complex systems and organizational problems, and to use computational methods to draw data-supported conclusions.
  • Use foundational knowledge and apply critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems, make decisions, and visualize data, all with an awareness of societal and ethical impacts.
  • Adapt analytics concepts to interpret and communicate findings and implications to senior decision-makers.
  • Work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and transfer findings between knowledge domains and to others with no domain experience.
  • Communicate using technical and non-technical language in writing and verbally.

Three colleges at the university — the College of Engineering, the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and the Sam M. Walton College of Business — contribute expertise to the overall major while providing deeper insight into the concentrations they offer, including:

  • Accounting Analytics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biomedical and Healthcare Informatics
  • Business Data Analytics
  • Computational Analytics
  • Cybersecurity Analytics
  • Data Science Statistics
  • Geospatial Data Analytics
  • Music Industry Data Analytics
  • Operations Analytics
  • Social Data Analytics
  • Supply Chain Analytics

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Accounting Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Accounting Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Accounting Analytics Concentration Courses

ACCT 2013Accounting Principles3
ACCT 2023Accounting Principles II3
ACCT 3533Accounting Technology3
ACCT 3543Accounting Analytics3
ISYS 4193Business Analytics and Visualization3
ISYS 4293Business Intelligence3
Elective Accounting Analytics Concentration Courses (Select 3 hours)3
Financial Analysis
Microeconomic Theory
Introduction to Econometrics
Forecasting
ERP Fundamentals
Introduction to Marketing
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Accounting Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science with Lab Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base2  3
ACCT 2013 Accounting Principles (This is a Concentration pre-req and uses the General Elective credit hours)  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
State Minimum Core Natural Science with Lab Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) 24  
ACCT 2023 Accounting Principles II3  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
ACCT 3533 Accounting Technology  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
ACCT 3543 Accounting Analytics3  
ISYS 4193 Business Analytics and Visualization3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
ISYS 4293 Business Intelligence  3
Accounting Analytics Concentration Elective  3
General Education Elective3  2-3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the  State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Bioinformatics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Bioinformatics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Bioinformatics Concentration Courses

BIOL 2533Cell Biology3
BIOL 2323General Genetics3
Choose one of the following courses:3
Evolutionary Biology
General Ecology
Elective Bioinformatics Concentration Courses (Select 12 hours)12
Note: May not fulfill concentration electives with all GIS courses
Conservation Genetics
Bacterial Lifestyles
Special Topics in Biological Sciences
Practical Programming for Biologists
Special Topics in Biological Sciences
Geospatial Applications and Information Science
Spatial Analysis Using ArcGIS
Geospatial Data Mining
Introduction to Raster GIS
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Bioinformatics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4:
BIOL 1543 Principles of Biology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lecture)
& BIOL 1541L Principles of Biology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 1014 Lab)
  4
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 18
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4:
CHEM 1103 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture)
& CHEM 1101L University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab)
4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
BIOL 2323 General Genetics  3
Year Total: 17 12
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)3  
BIOL 2533 Cell Biology3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)2  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
Year Total: 15 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
BIOL 3023 Evolutionary Biology
or BIOL 3863 General Ecology
3  
Bioinformatics Elective3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
Bioinformatics Elective  3
Bioinformatics Elective  3
Bioinformatics Elective  3
General Education Elective3  2-3
Year Total: 14 15
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the  State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Biomedical and Healthcare Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Biomedical and Healthcare Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Biomedical and Healthcare Informatics Concentration Courses

Students completing the Biomedical and Healthcare Informatics Concentration must select CHEM 1103 and PHYS 2054 for the State Minimum Core Science Electives.

BMEG 2614Introduction to Biomedical Engineering4
CHEM 1123University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lecture)3
BIOL 2213Human Physiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 2414 Lecture)3
BMEG 3801Clinical Observations and Needs Finding1
Elective Biomedical and Healthcare Informatics Concentration (Select 10 credit hours)10
Cardiovascular Physiology and Devices
Regenerative Medicine
Tissue Engineering
Biomedical Microscopy
Biomedical Optics and Imaging
Biomedical Data and Image Analysis
Genome Engineering and Synthetic Biology
Human Physiology Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 2414 Lab)
University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lab)
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Biomedical and Healthcare Informatics Concentration Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1 )14  
Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4:
CHEM 1103 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture)
& CHEM 1101L University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab)
4  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4:
PHYS 2054 University Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)  4
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 18 18
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
BMEG 2614 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering4  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
CHEM 1123 University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lecture)  3
Year Total: 17 12
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
BIOL 2213 Human Physiology (ACTS Equivalency = BIOL 2414 Lecture)3  
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
BMEG 3801 Clinical Observations and Needs Finding  1
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Outcome 3.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1) 2  3
Year Total: 15 13
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
Concentration Elective Course1  
Concentration Elective Course3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
Concentration Elective Course  3
Concentration Elective Course  3
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)2  3
General Elective Course3  2-3
Year Total: 12 15
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the  State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Business Data Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Business Data Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Business Data Analytics Concentration Courses 

ACCT 2013Accounting Principles3
ACCT 2023Accounting Principles II3
ISYS 4193Business Analytics and Visualization3
ISYS 4293Business Intelligence3
Elective Business Data Analytics Concentration Courses (Select 9 hours)9
Introduction to Econometrics
Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Principles of Finance
ERP Fundamentals
Introduction to Marketing
Marketing Research
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Business Data Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
ACCT 2013 Accounting Principles  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
ISYS 4193 Business Analytics and Visualization3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)24  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
ACCT 2023 Accounting Principles II  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
Business Data Analytics Electives6  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
ISYS 4293 Business Intelligence  3
Business Data Analytics Elective  3
General Education Elective3  2-3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Computational Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Computational Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Computational Analytics Concentration Courses

DASC 2103Data Structures & Algorithms3
CSCE 4143Data Mining3
CSCE 4613Artificial Intelligence3
Elective Computational Analytics Concentration Courses (Select 12 hours) 112
Special Topics
Discrete Mathematics (Pre-req for CSCE 4133)
Transition to Advanced Mathematics
Algorithms 1
Concurrent Computing
Information Security
Information Retrieval
Software Engineering
Note: Other courses from CSCE and/or other concentrations of DASC can also be added to the concentration electives.
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Computational Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)24  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods5
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
DASC 2103 Data Structures & Algorithms  3
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)  4
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
CSCE 4143 Data Mining3  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)4  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)33  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
CSCE 4613 Artificial Intelligence  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)3  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)3  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
Computational Analytics Elective3  
Computational Analytics Elective3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
Computational Analytics Elective  3
Computational Analytics Elective  3
General Education Elective4  2-3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

MATH 2603 or MATH 2803 is a pre-req for CSCE 4133.

2

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

3

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

4

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

5

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. with Cybersecurity Data Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Cybersecurity Data Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Cybersecurity Data Analytics Concentration Courses

Required Courses:15
Accounting Principles
Accounting Principles II
Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism (Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism)
Principles of Data and Cybersecurity
Network and Data Security in a Changing World
Cybersecurity, Crime and Data Privacy Law Fundamentals
Elective Cybersecurity and Data Concentration Courses (Choose 2 of the following):6
Advanced Information Security Management
Advanced Cybersecurity, Crime and Privacy Law
Blockchain Fundamentals
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Cybersecurity Data Analytics Concentration Eight-Semester Plan

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
ACCT 2013 Accounting Principles
or ACCT 2023 Accounting Principles II
  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
DASC 3223 Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism (Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism)3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)24  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
ISYS 4013 Principles of Data and Cybersecurity  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfied General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
ISYS 4023 Network and Data Security in a Changing World3  
ISYS 4043 Cybersecurity, Crime and Data Privacy Law Fundamentals3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
Concentration Elective   3
Concentration Elective  3
General Education Elective3  2-3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1 by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4
Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Data Science Statistics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Data Science Statistics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Data Science Statistics Concentration Courses

STAT 3113Introduction to Mathematical Statistics3
STAT 4373Experimental Design3
STAT 4013Statistical Forecasting and Prediction (Statistical Forecasting and Prediction)3
STAT 4333Analysis of Categorical Responses3
Elective Data Science Statistics Concentration (Select 9 hours)9
Bayesian Methods (Bayesian Methods)
Sampling Techniques
Nonparametric Statistical Methods
Artificial Intelligence
Foundations of Geospatial Data Analysis
Geospatial Applications and Information Science
Geospatial Data Mining
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Data Science Statistics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
STAT 3113 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) 24  
STAT 4373 Experimental Design3  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
STAT 4333 Analysis of Categorical Responses  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
STAT 4013 Statistical Forecasting and Prediction (Statistical Forecasting and Prediction)3  
Data Science Statistics Concentration Elective3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
Data Science Statistics Concentration Elective  3
Data Science Statistics Concentration Elective  3
General Elective3  2-3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Geospatial Data Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Geospatial Data Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Geospatial Data Analytics Concentration Courses
 

GEOS 3543Geospatial Applications and Information Science3
GEOS 3553Spatial Analysis Using ArcGIS3
GEOS 3563Geospatial Data Mining3
GEOS 3593Introduction to Geodatabases3
GEOS 4263Geospatial Data Science - Sources and Characteristics3
GEOS 4653GIS Analysis and Modeling3
Elective Geospatial Data Analytics Concentration Courses (Select 3 hours)3
Introduction to Cartography
Principles of Remote Sensing
GEOS 4133
Introduction to Raster GIS
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems and Global Navigation Satellite Systems
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Geospatial Data Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
GEOS 3543 Geospatial Applications and Information Science  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
GEOS 3553 Spatial Analysis Using ArcGIS3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)223  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)24  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
GEOS 3593 Introduction to Geodatabases  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
GEOS 3563 Geospatial Data Mining3  
GEOS 4263 Geospatial Data Science - Sources and Characteristics3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
GEOS 4653 GIS Analysis and Modeling  3
Geospatial Data Analytics Concentration Elective  3
General Elective3  2-3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Music Industry Data Analytics Concentration

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Music Industry Data Analytics Concentration Courses

Required Courses (15 hours)
MLIT 1333Popular Music3
MUIN 321321st Century Music Industry3
MUIN 4103Legal Aspects of the Music Industry3
MUIN 4553Live Music Business3
MUIN 4563Artist Development3
Elective Music Industry Data Analytics Courses (Choose one of the following two-course sequences):6
Sequence 1: Business Sequence
Business Intelligence
Introduction to Marketing
Sequence 2: Technology Sequence
Data Mining
Artificial Intelligence
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Music Industry Data Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Plan

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
MLIT 1333 Popular Music  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) 24  
MUIN 3213 21st Century Music Industry3  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
MUIN 4103 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfied General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
MUIN 4553 Live Music Business3  
MUIN 4563 Artist Development3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
Concentration Elective  3
Concentration Elective  3
General Education Elective3  2-3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the  State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections.

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.  

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Operations Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Operations Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Operations Analytics Concentration Courses

INEG 2413Engineering Economic Analysis3
INEG 2613Introduction to Operations Research3
INEG 3553Production Planning and Control3
Elective Operations Analytics Concentration Courses9
Select 9 hours from the following:
Productivity Improvement
Facility Logistics
Transportation Logistics
Simulation
Decision Support in Industrial Engineering
Integrated Supply Chain Management
Select 3 hours from the following:3
Global Engineering and Innovation
Systems Engineering and Management
Project Management
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Operations Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
or STAT 3003 Statistical Methods
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
INEG 2413 Engineering Economic Analysis  3
Year Total: 16 17
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
INEG 2613 Introduction to Operations Research3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)24  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
Operations Data Analytics Concentration Elective  3
Year Total: 16 12
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
INEG 3553 Production Planning and Control3  
Operations Data Analytics Concentration Elective3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
Operations Data Analytics Concentration Elective  3
Operations Data Analytics Concentration Elective  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
General Education Elective3  1-2
Year Total: 14 14
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Social Data Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Social Data Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Social Data Analytics Concentration Courses

SOCI 2013General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013)3
SOCI 3303Social Data and Analysis3
SOCI 3301LSocial Data and Analysis Laboratory1
SOCI 3313Social Research3
Elective Social Data Analytics Concentration Courses (Select 10 hours)10
Foundations of Geospatial Data Analysis
Geospatial Applications and Information Science
Geospatial Data Mining
Introduction to Raster GIS
Scope and Methods of Political Science
Campaigns and Elections
Social Work Research and Technology I
Special Topics in Sociology
Social Network Analysis
Total Hours20

Data Science B.S. with Social Data Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
SOCI 2013 General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3, 4.1, and 4.2)5  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)24  
SOCI 3303 Social Data and Analysis3  
SOCI 3301L Social Data and Analysis Laboratory1  
SOCI 3313 Social Research3  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
SOCI 4253 Social Impact of Data Analytics  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)2  3
Year Total: 17 12
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
Social Data Analytics Elective3  
Social Data Analytics Elective3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
General Education Electives3  4
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1) 2  3
Social Data Analytics Elective  4
Year Total: 14 14
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

5

SOCI 2013 General Sociology is a required course for the Social Data Analytics Concentration.  The course may also be used to meet three hours toward the State Minimum Core Social Science requirements.  As such, students may complete three hours of general education electives in lieu of an additional State Minimum Core Social Science requirement for a total of 7 hours of general education electives. 

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science with Supply Chain Analytics Concentration

Below are the general requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Data Science, followed by specific requirements for the Supply Chain Analytics Concentration. Below those is a recommended eight-semester plan to achieve those requirements in a timely fashion.

Requirements for B.S. in Data Science

Each student in Data Science is required to complete 120 hours of coursework including the state minimum core. To be eligible for graduation, all students must complete at least 60 hours of Data Science (DTSC) Core required classes at the University of Arkansas. Each student in Data Science is also required to complete an additional 20-21 hours (depending on the student's chosen concentration) of required and elective concentration courses to meet the requirements for a concentration.

Additional opportunities are available to enhance the educational experience of students in these areas.  Students should consult their academic adviser for recommendations.

State Minimum Core and General Education (36 hours)
ENGL 1013Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)3
ENGL 1033Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)3
MATH 2554Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)4
Science state minimum electives (two courses with labs)8
Fine Arts state minimum core3
Humanities state minimum core
PHIL 3103Ethics and the Professions3
U.S. History and Government state minimum core3
History of the American People to 1877 (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2113)
History of the American People, 1877 to Present (ACTS Equivalency = HIST 2123)
American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003)
Social Science state minimum core electives6
ECON 2143Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (represents 3 of the 9 required credit hours for Social Science elective)3
Data Science Required Core (47 hours)
DASC 1003Introduction to Data Science3
DASC 1104Programming Languages for Data Science (R, Python)4
DASC 1204Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science (JAVA)4
DASC 2594Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4
DASC 1223Role of Data Science in Today's World3
DASC 2113Principles and Techniques of Data Science3
DASC 2203Data Management and Data Base3
DASC 2213Data Visualization and Communication (Tableau)3
DASC 3103Cloud Computing and Big Data3
DASC 3203Optimization Methods in Data Science3
DASC 3213Statistical Learning3
DASC 4892Data Science Practicum I2
DASC 4113Machine Learning3
DASC 4123Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3
DASC 4993Data Science Practicum II3
Data Science Required Additional Courses
MATH 2564Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)4
SEVI 2053Business Foundations3
Choose from one of these two-course sequences6-7
Introduction to Probability
and Statistical Methods (Statistical Methods)
Or
Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
and Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
Data Science Concentration Courses20-21
General Electives2-4
Total Hours120

Required Supply Chain Analytics Concentration Courses

SCMT 2103Integrated Supply Chain Management3
SCMT 3443DELIVER: Transportation and Distribution Management3
SCMT 3613SOURCE: Procurement and Supply Management3
SCMT 3623PLAN: Inventory and Forecasting Analytics3
SCMT 3663MAKE: Supply Chain Process Improvement3
SCMT 4653Supply Chain Strategy and Change Management3
Elective Supply Chain Analytics Concentration (Select 3 hours)3
Supply Chain Service and Customer Management
Project Management: Supply Chain New Product Planning and Launch
Environmental, Social and Governance Strategies and Operations in Supply Chains
Special Topics in Supply Chain Management
International Logistics
Supply Chain Performance Management and Analytics
Any Industrial Engineering (INEG) course at the 3000 level from the Operations Analytics Concentration
Total Hours21

Data Science B.S. with Supply Chain Analytics Concentration
Eight-Semester Program 

First YearUnits
FallSpring
MATH 2554 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (Satisifies General Education Outcome 2.1)14  
ENGL 1013 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisifies General Education Outcome 1.1)3  
DASC 1003 Introduction to Data Science3  
DASC 1104 Programming Languages for Data Science4  
MATH 2564 Calculus II (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2505)  4
ECON 2143 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)  3
ENGL 1033 Technical Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisifies General Education Outcome 1.2)  3
DASC 1204 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science  4
DASC 1223 Role of Data Science in Today's World  3
Year Total: 14 17
 
Second YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2594 Multivariable Math for Data Scientists4  
STAT 3013 Introduction to Probability4
or INEG 2323 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Industrial Engineers
3  
DASC 2213 Data Visualization and Communication3  
DASC 2113 Principles and Techniques of Data Science3  
State Minimum Core U.S. History or Government Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)23  
SEVI 2053 Business Foundations (Data Science Majors-only section)  3
STAT 3003 Statistical Methods4
or INEG 2314 Statistics for Industrial Engineers I
  3-4
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)2  4
DASC 2203 Data Management and Data Base  3
ACCT 2013 Accounting Principles (This pre-req to SYDA Concentration courses uses the "General Elective" to allow a full 21 hours for Concentration courses)  3
Year Total: 16 16
 
Third YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 2133 Data Privacy & Ethics (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)3  
DASC 3103 Cloud Computing and Big Data3  
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 3.3)23  
State Minimum Core Natural Science Elective with Lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)24  
SCMT 2103 Integrated Supply Chain Management3  
DASC 3203 Optimization Methods in Data Science  3
DASC 3213 Statistical Learning  3
SCMT 3443 DELIVER: Transportation and Distribution Management  3
State Minimum Core Fine Arts Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)2  3
State Minimum Core Social Sciences Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.1)2  3
Year Total: 16 15
 
Fourth YearUnits
FallSpring
DASC 4892 Data Science Practicum I2  
DASC 4113 Machine Learning3  
DASC 4123 Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics3  
SCMT 3613 SOURCE: Procurement and Supply Management3  
SCMT 3623 PLAN: Inventory and Forecasting Analytics3  
DASC 4993 Data Science Practicum II (Satisifies General Education Outcome 6.1)  3
SCMT 3663 MAKE: Supply Chain Process Improvement  3
SCMT 4653 Supply Chain Strategy and Change Management  3
Supply Chain Analytics Concentration Elective3  3
Year Total: 14 12
 
Total Units in Sequence:  120
1

Students have demonstrated successful completion of the learning indicators identified for learning outcome 2.1, by meeting the prerequisites for MATH 2554.

2

Students must complete the State Minimum Core requirements as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. The courses that meet the state minimum core also fulfill many of the university's General Education requirements, although there are additional considerations to satisfy the general education learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic adviser when making course selections. 

3

Students are required to complete 40 hours of upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).  It is recommended that students consult with their adviser when making course selections.

4

Data Science Statistics and Computational Analytics Concentration students are advised to select STAT 3013/STAT 3003 to meet the prerequisites required in the concentration.

Faculty

Alverson, Andrew James, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin), M.S. (Iowa State University), B.S. (Grand Valley State University), Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, 2012, 2018.
Barrett, David A., Ph.D., M.A. (University of Arkansas), B.A. (Hendrix College), Instructor, Department of Philosophy, 2014.
Cothren, Jackson David, Ph.D., M.S. (The Ohio State University), B.S. (United States Air Force Academy), Professor, Department of Geosciences, Leica Geosystems Chair in Geospatial Imaging, 2004, 2020.
Cronan, Timothy P., Ph.D. (Louisiana Tech University), M.S. (South Dakota State University), B.S. (University of Southwestern Louisiana), Professor, Department of Information Systems, M.D. Matthews Endowed Chair in Information Systems, 1979.
Cummings, Michael, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), J.D. and M.P.A. (Brigham Young University), B.S. (Utah Valley), Assistant Professor, Department of Strategic, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation, 2017.
Fugate, Brian, Ph.D., M.B.A., B.S. (University of Tennessee), Professor, J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management, Oren Harris Chair in Transportation, 2015, 2018.
Gauch, John Michael, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), M.Sc., B.Sc. (Queen’s University, Canada), Professor, Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, 2008.
Gruenewald, Jeffrey A., Ph.D. (Michigan State University), Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, 2019, 2022.
Harris, Casey Taggart, Ph.D., M.A. (Pennsylvania State University), B.S. (Texas A&M University), Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, 2011, 2023.
Keiffer, Elizabeth, Ph.D., M.A. (University of Arkansas), B.S. (East Central University), Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Information Systems, 2016, 2019.
Nakarmi, Ukash, Ph.D. (University at Buffalo), M.S. (Oklahoma State University), Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, 2020.
Pohl, Edward A., Ph.D., M.S.R.E. (University of Arizona), M.S.S.E. (Air Force Institute of Technology), M.S.E.M. (University of Dayton), B.S.E.E. (Boston University), Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, Twenty-First Century Professorship in Engineering, 2004, 2013.
Rao, Raj R., Ph.D. (University of Georgia), M.S. (University of Texas), M.Sc., B.E. (Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, India), Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 2016.
Richardson, Vernon J., Ph.D. (University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign), M.B.A., B.S. (Brigham Young University), Distinguished Professor, William Dillard Department of Accounting, G. William Glezen Jr. Endowed Chair in Accounting, 2005, 2016.
Ridge, Jason, Ph.D., M.A., B.A. (Oklahoma State University), Associate Professor, Department of Strategic, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation, 2015, 2017.
Robinson, Samantha, Ph.D., M.S., B.S. (University of Arkansas), Teaching Associate Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Julia A. Hicks Chair, 2015, 2022.
Rosales, Claudia, Ph.D., M.S. (University of Cincinnati), B.S. (Universidad Rafael Landivar), Assistant Professor, J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management, 2021.
Rossetti, Manuel D., Ph.D., P.E., M.S.I.E. (The Ohio State University), B.S.I.E. (University of Cincinnati), University Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, 1999, 2022.
Schubert, Karl, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas), M.S.Ch.E. (University of Kentucky), B.S.Ch.E (University of Arkansas), Professor of Practice, Department of Industrial Engineering, 2016.
Sullivan, Kelly M., Ph.D. (University of Florida), M.S.I.E., B.S.I.E. (University of Arkansas), Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, 2012, 2019.
Wu, Xintao, Ph.D. (George Mason University), M.E. (Chinese Academy of Space Technology), B.S. (University of Science and Technology of China), Professor, Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Charles D. Morgan/Acxiom Graduate Research Chair, 2014, 2019.

Courses

DASC 1003. Introduction to Data Science. 3 Hours.

Introduction to Data Science is a course providing an overview of Data Science and preparation of Data Science First Year students for the Data Science program and for choosing one of the Data Science program concentrations. Corequisite: MATH 2554 or MATH 2554C or MATH 2445. Prerequisite: Students must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 1003H. Honors Introduction to Data Science. 3 Hours.

Introduction to Data Science is a course providing an overview of Data Science and preparation of Data Science First Year students for the Data Science program and for choosing one of the Data Science program concentrations. Corequisite: MATH 2554 or MATH 2554C or MATH 2445. Prerequisite: Students must have honors standing and be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to DASC 1003.

DASC 1011. Success in Data Science Studies. 1 Hour.

This course provides preparation for Data Science First Year students for the Data Science program and for learning about University campus resources for students. This course is focused on students who are not MATH 2554 Calculus I or MATH 2445 Calculus I with Review ready. Prerequisite: Students must be a Data Science Major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 1104. Programming Languages for Data Science. 4 Hours.

Programming Languages for Data Science provides a semester-long introduction to basic concepts, tools, and languages for computer programming using Python and R, two powerful programming languages used by data scientists. This class will introduce students to computer programming and provide them with the basic skills and tools necessary to efficiently collect, process, analyze, and visualize datasets. Students will gain hands-on experience with de novo programming in R and Python, finding and utilizing packages, and working in both interactive (Jupyter and RStudio) and non-interactive (Unix) environments. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Students must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 1204. Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science. 4 Hours.

Introduction to Object Oriented Programming for Data Science, introduces object-oriented programming in JAVA. It covers object-oriented programming elements and techniques in JAVA, such as primitive types and expressions, basic I/O, basic programming structures, abstract data type, object class and instance, Methods, Java File I/O, object inheritance, collections and composite objects, advanced input /output: streams and files, and exception handling. Students will gain hands-on programming experience using JAVA. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: DASC 1104 and must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major. (Typically offered: Spring)

DASC 1223. Role of Data Science in Today's World. 3 Hours.

Role of Data Science in Today's World is a survey course providing an overview of the Data Science Curriculum and an introduction to the essential elements of data science: data collection and management; summarizing and visualizing data; basic ideas of statistical inference; predictive analytics and machine learning. Students will continue their hands-on experience using the Python and R programming languages and Jupyter notebooks.Prerequisite: DASC 1003 and DASC 1104 and must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major. (Typically offered: Spring)

DASC 1223H. Honors Role of Data Science in Today's World. 3 Hours.

Role of Data Science in Today's World is a survey course providing an overview of the Data Science Curriculum and an introduction to the essential elements of data science: data collection and management; summarizing and visualizing data; basic ideas of statistical inference; predictive analytics and machine learning. Students will continue their hands-on experience using the Python and R programming languages and Jupyter notebooks. Prerequisite: DASC 1003, DASC 1104, honors standing and must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major. (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to DASC 1223.

DASC 188V. Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Students must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major and Instructor Permission Only. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.

DASC 188VH. Honors Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: Students must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major, have honors standing and by instructor permission only. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to DASC 188V.

DASC 2103. Data Structures & Algorithms. 3 Hours.

Data Structures & Algorithms focuses on fundamental data structures and associated algorithms for computing and data analytics. Topics include the study of data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, and graphs, recursion, their applications to algorithms such as searching, sorting, tree and graph traversals, divide-and-conquer, greedy algorithms, and dynamic programming, and the theory of NP-completeness. Students will gain hands-on experience using Python or Java. Prerequisite: DASC 1204 and must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)

DASC 2113. Principles and Techniques of Data Science. 3 Hours.

Principles and Techniques in Data Science is an intermediate semester-long data science course that follows an overview of data science in today's world. This class bridges between introduction to data science and upper division data science courses as well as methods courses in other concentrations. This class equips students with essential basic elements of data science, ranging from database systems, data acquisition, storage and query, data cleansing, data wrangling, basic data summarization and visualization, and data estimation and modeling. Students will gain hands-on experience using Python and various packages in Python. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MATH 2564 and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 2133. Data Privacy & Ethics. 3 Hours.

Data Privacy and Ethics (DASC 2133) explores the intersection of ethics and contemporary (big) data analytics. In particular, we will discuss how data analytics impacts ethical issues like privacy, autonomy, transparency, discrimination, data ownership, and justice, while also investigating its impact on the cohesiveness of society and democracy. Pre- or Corequisite: DASC 1001 and must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 2203. Data Management and Data Base. 3 Hours.

Data Management and Data Base focuses on the investigation and application of data science database concepts including DBMS fundamentals, database technology and administration, data modeling, SQL, data warehousing, and current topics in modern database management. Prerequisite: MATH 2564, DASC 1204 and students must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)

DASC 2213. Data Visualization and Communication. 3 Hours.

Data Visualization and Communication is a seminar providing an essential element of data science: the ability to effectively communicate data analytics findings using visual, written, and oral forms. Students will gain hands-on experience using data visualization software and preparing multiple formats of written reports (technical, social media, policy) that build a data literacy and communication toolkit for interdisciplinary work. In essence, this is a course emphasizing finding and telling stories from data, including the fundamental principles of data analysis and visual presentation conjoined with traditional written formats. Prerequisite: DASC 1104 and DASC 1222 and students must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 2594. Multivariable Math for Data Scientists. 4 Hours.

Multivariable Mathematics for Data Scientists provides an in depth look at the multivariate calculus and linear algebra necessary for a successful understanding of modeling for data science. Students will gain an understanding of the mathematical and geometric concepts used in optimization and scientific computation using mathematical and computational techniques. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the calculus and linear algebra skills and knowledge to be successful in courses in optimization and advanced data science methods. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: MATH 2564 and DASC 1104 and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 290V. Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisite: Students must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major and Instructor Permission Only. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.

DASC 290VH. Honors Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisite: Honors standing and students must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major and Instructor Permission Only. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to DASC 290V.

DASC 3103. Cloud Computing and Big Data. 3 Hours.

Cloud Computing and Big Data covers: introduction to distributed data computing and management, MapReduce, Hadoop, cloud computing, NoSQL and NewSQL systems, Big data analytics and scalable machine learning, real-time streaming data analysis. Students will gain hands-on experience using Amazon AWS, MongoDB, Hive, and Spark. Prerequisite: DASC 2594 and DASC 2203 and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 3103H. Honors Cloud Computing and Big Data. 3 Hours.

Cloud Computing and Big Data covers: introduction to distributed data computing and management, MapReduce, Hadoop, cloud computing, NoSQL and NewSQL systems, Big data analytics and scalable machine learning, real-time streaming data analysis. Students will gain hands-on experience using Amazon AWS, MongoDB, Hive, and Spark. Prerequisite: DASC 2594, DASC 2203, honors standing and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to DASC 3103.

DASC 3203. Optimization Methods in Data Science. 3 Hours.

Optimization Methods in Data Science is an advanced mathematical course providing the foundations and concepts of optimization that are essential elements of machine learning algorithms in data science, ranging from mathematical optimization to convex optimization to unconstrained and constrained optimization to nonlinear optimization to stochastic optimization. Students will gain hands-on experience using Python and various optimization packages in Python. Prerequisite: DASC 2113 and DASC 2594 and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)

DASC 3213. Statistical Learning. 3 Hours.

Statistical Learning is a course providing an in depth look at the theory and practice of applied linear modeling for data science: including model building, selection, regularization, classification and prediction. Students will gain hands-on experience using statistical software to learn from data using applied linear models. Prerequisite: DASC 1104 and ((MATH 3013 and STAT 3003) or (INEG 2314 and INEG 2323)) and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)

DASC 3223. Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism. 3 Hours.

Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism (CCCT) is an overview of the study of cybercrime and cyber terrorism for students of data science, criminology, and law discussing crimes committed via Internet, ranging from various white-collar financial crimes to the spread of viruses, malicious code, stalking, bullying, and web-based exploitation. Criminological, social-psychological explanations will be examined and the investigative and legal strategies employed to combat cyber-crime and cyber terrorism will be discussed. Prerequisite: DASC 2113 and must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 390V. Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisite: Student must be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major and by Permission Only. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.

DASC 390VH. Honors Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisite: Student must have honors standing, be a DTSCBS or DTSCFR major and by permission only. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to DASC 390V.

DASC 400VH. Honors Thesis in Data Science. 1-3 Hour.

Honors Thesis in Data Science (DASC 400VH) is a course to develop an Honors Thesis in Data Science. The Honors Thesis can be an independent thesis or can be related to the Data Science Practicum I and II Courses Project. Prerequisite: Student must be a DTSCBS major, have honors standing, and by Permission Only. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

DASC 4113. Machine Learning. 3 Hours.

Machine learning covers: logistic regression, ensemble methods, support vector machines, kernel methods, neural networks, Bayesian inference, reinforcement learning, learning theory, and their applications in text, image, and web data processing. Students will gain hands-on experience of developing machine learning algorithms using Python and scikit-learn. Prerequisite: DASC 2103 and DASC 3203 and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 4113H. Honors Machine Learning. 3 Hours.

Machine learning covers: logistic regression, ensemble methods, support vector machines, kernel methods, neural networks, Bayesian inference, reinforcement learning, learning theory, and their applications in text, image, and web data processing. Students will gain hands-on experience of developing machine learning algorithms using Python and scikit-learn. Prerequisite: DASC 2103, DASC 3203, honors standing and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to DASC 4113.

DASC 4123. Social Problems in Data Science and Analytics. 3 Hours.

This course explores the ways data analytics and data science are impacted by or intersect with issues of social justice, poverty and economic inequality, racial and ethnic relations, gender, crime, education, health and healthcare, and other contemporary social problems. Prerequisite: DASC 1222 and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 4533. Information Retrieval. 3 Hours.

Information Retrieval is a course providing expertise in processing unstructured data as a key component of data science. It covers text processing, file structures, ranking algorithms, query processing, and web search. Students will gain hands-on experience developing their own search engine from scratch, using Python, C, C++, or Java on a Linux server and making their search engine web accessible. Note: Prior user-level knowledge of Linux for file and directory management and remote login is required for this course. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: DASC 2103 and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Irregular)

DASC 4892. Data Science Practicum I. 2 Hours.

Application of data science, analytics, business intelligence, data mining, machine learning, and data visualization to existing problems. Data Science techniques using current and relevant software and problem-solving methods are applied to current problems for presentation to management. This is the first semester of the required full-year multi-college interdisciplinary practicum using real-world data to solve real-world problems. Prerequisite: DASC 2113, DASC 2213, DASC 3203, ((STAT 3013 and STAT 3003) or (INEG 2314 and INEG 2323)), and student must be a DTSCBS major. Pre- or Corequisite: DASC 3213, DASC 4113, and DASC 4123. (Typically offered: Fall)

DASC 4892H. Honors Data Science Practicum I. 2 Hours.

Application of data science, analytics, business intelligence, data mining, machine learning, and data visualization to existing problems. Data Science techniques using current and relevant software and problem-solving methods are applied to current problems for presentation to management. This is the first semester of the required full-year multi-college interdisciplinary practicum using real-world data to solve real-world problems. Prerequisite: DASC 2113, DASC 2213, DASC 3203, ((STAT 3013 and STAT 3003) or (INEG 2314 and INEG 2323)), honors standing and the student must be a DTSCBS major. Pre- or Corequisite: DASC 3213, DASC 4113, and DASC 4123. (Typically offered: Fall)
This course is equivalent to DASC 4892.

DASC 490V. Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisite: Students must be a DTSCBS major and Instructor Permission Only. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.

DASC 490VH. Honors Special Topics in Data Science. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Data Science is a course for data science topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisite: Honors standing and students must be a DTSCBS major and Instructor Permission Only. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to DASC 490V.

DASC 4993. Data Science Practicum II. 3 Hours.

Application of data science, analytics, business intelligence, data mining, machine learning, and data visualization to existing problems. Data Science techniques using current and relevant software and problem-solving methods are applied to current problems for presentation to management. This is the second semester of the required full-year multi-college interdisciplinary practicum using real-world data to solve real-world problems. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: DASC 4892 with a grade of C or better and student must be a DTSCBS major. (Typically offered: Spring)

DASC 4993H. Honors Data Science Practicum II. 3 Hours.

Application of data science, analytics, business intelligence, data mining, machine learning, and data visualization to existing problems. Data Science techniques using current and relevant software and problem-solving methods are applied to current problems for presentation to management. This is the second semester of the required full-year multi-college interdisciplinary practicum using real-world data to solve real-world problems. Corequisite: Lab component. Prerequisite: DASC 4892 with a grade of C or better, and student must be a DTSCBS major, and have honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)
This course is equivalent to DASC 4993.