Bachelor of Science in Data Science

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The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is an interdisciplinary degree program. Courses come from both the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering. In this program, you’ll take mathematics, statistics and computer science classes. You’ll analyze and mine data. You’ll work with data that is high in volume, velocity and variety. You’ll also build models and computational skills used to reduce and manage large data sets stored in the cloud.

Curriculum & RequirementsAcademic Plan

Data Science vs. Data Analytics

The BS in Data Science and BS in Data Analytics are somewhat different. For example, the BS in Data Science is more rooted in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). You’ll take more mathematics and computer science courses in the data science degree than in the data analytics degree. No matter which degree you choose, you’ll develop a unique skill set. Both degrees meet different demands in the current workforce.

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Data Science Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Required Computer Science Courses
CSCD 210PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES I5
CSCD 211PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES II5
CSCD 300DATA STRUCTURES5
CSCD 320ALGORITHMS5
CSCD 327RELATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEMS4
Computer Science Elective-choose two from the following:8
DATA MINING
BIG DATA ANALYTICS
MACHINE LEARNING
DEEP LEARNING
Required Mathematic Courses
MATH/HONS 161CALCULUS I5
MATH 162CALCULUS II5
MATH 163CALCULUS III5
MATH 225FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS5
or MATH 301 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
MATH 231LINEAR ALGEBRA5
MATH 241CALCULUS IV5
MATH 385PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE I5
MATH 443NUMERICAL METHODS5
MATH 485PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE II5
MATH 486PROBABILITY AND STATISTICAL INFERENCE III5
Required Capstone
MATH 491SENIOR THESIS5
Total Credits87

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
ENGL 1015ENGL 2015MATH 1615
MATH 1415MATH 1425Humanities & Arts BACR 215
Humanities & Arts BACR 115Social Science BACR 115Natural Science BACR 115
 15 15 15
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
CSCD 1105CSCD 2105CSCD 2115
MATH 1625MATH 1635MATH 2415
MATH 2315MATH 225 or 3015Social Science BACR 215
 15 15 15
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
CSCD 3005CSCD 3205CSCD 3274
MATH 3855MATH 4855MATH 4865
Natural Science BACR 215Global Studies - graduation requirement15Diversity - graduation requirement15
  Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective1
 15 15 15
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
Computer Science Elective24Computer Science Elective24MATH 4435
Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective5Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective5MATH 491 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)5
Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective5Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective5Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective5
Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective1Elective - certificate, minor, or general elective1 
 15 15 15
Total Credits 180
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University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.  Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

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Computer Science Elective-choose two from the approved list.