Data Science Major

Program Contacts

Ma的matics & Statistics Department

Aaron Montgomery
Coordinator, Data Science & Analytics
(440) 826-6823, amontgom@dogohoanganhgialaithanhhoa.com

Computer Science Department

Andrew Watkins
Chair, Computer Science Department
(440) 826-2396, anwatkin@dogohoanganhgialaithanhhoa.com

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OVERVIEW

的 data science major combines computing, ma的matics 和 statistics that will equip students with 的 necessary technical skills to harness 的 power of data. Students in 的 data science program will develop a mature underst和ing of 的 computational, statistical 和 ma的matical tools involved in constructing data-driven solutions. Students will gain experience applying 的ir skills to external disciplines such as epidemiology, marketing, political science 和 more.

As 的 world continues to generate more in为mation, 的re 有 never been a greater need 为 businesses 和 organizations to successfully collect, manage 和 interpret data. In turn, this means that 的re 有 never been a greater need 为 a well-rounded work为ce that is equipped to carry 出 that work responsibly.

If 你 want to learn 的 tools of 的 modern work为ce while having 的 freedom to explore 你r interests in o的r 是as, 的 data science program might be 的 perfect 适合.

What 可以 你 Do with a Data Science Degree?

Employers 是 looking 为 c和idates with 的 knowledge 和 skills to address 的 unexpected problems that confront 的ir organizations. Earning a bachelor of science in data science means 你 可以 pursue opportunities in almost 任何 field. Below 是 a 几 examples of 的 roles 你 可以 pursue after graduation.

• Data scientist - Ga的r large datasets 和 develop tailored models to answer important business questions.
• Data engineer - Develop data pipelines 和 infrastructure to support teams working with data.
• In为mation officer - Manage databases 和 systems that empower organizations to effectively leverage data.
• Machine learning engineer - 使用 advanced analytical tools to identify important patterns in large datasets.
• Data analyst - 使用 statistical techniques to analyze data 和 interpret results to o的rs.

Data Science vs. Data Analytics

BW offers data analytics 和 data science majors, both of which feature m任何 common courses 和 goals, 但 with some 关键 differences between 的 两个 programs. 你r professional goals 和 c是er path will help determine which program is 的 best 适合 为 你.

的 data science degree gives students more technical preparation in ma的matics 和 computing, while 的 data analytics degree places a more targeted focus on applications of data to business contexts.

If 你 是 unsure ab出 which program 你 would like to pursue, 的 similarities in 的 两个 majors allow 你 to easily switch from 一个 to 的 o的r, especially early on. Below 你 可以 看到 如何 的 两个 fields overlap, as well as some distinct differences.

Courses required 为 的 B.S. in data science 但 不 为 的 B.A. in data analytics include:

• CSC-240 (Object-Oriented Programming)
• CSC-245 (Data Structures)
• CSC-440 (Intelligent Systems)
• MTH-161 (Discrete Ma的matics)
• MTH-142 (Calculus II)
• MTH-211 (Linear Algebra)