University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Degree:
BS
Data Science
Location:
Department of Statistics
College of Letters & Science
Credits:
120 credits
System:
Semester
Required Computer Science (or Related):
• CS 220 OR CS 300: DS Programming I OR CS Programming II (4 credits)
• CS 320: DS Programming II (4 credits)
• LIS 461: Data and Algorithms: Ethics and Policy (3-4 credits)
• Machine Learning Elective from approved list (3 credits)
• Advanced Computing from approved list (3 credits)
• Statistical Modeling from approved list (3 credits)
• Electives from approved list (6-9 credits)
• See "Math Requirements"
Required Math:
• Calculus I-II (9 credits)
• Introduction to Data Modeling I-II (8 credits)
• Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• Intermediate or Advanced Math, Computer Science, or Statistics (6 credits)
Required Science:
• Biological Science (6 credits)
• Physical Science (6 credits)
Required Engineering:
None
Other Requirements:
• Communication A-B (6 credits)
• Ethnic Studies (3 credits)
• Humanities (6 credits)
• Literature (6 credits)
• Social Studies (12 credits)
• Foreign Language (12 credits)
• Additional coursework to meet credit minimum for degree (varies)
Subfield Required:
No
Type:
n/a
Options:
n/a
Double or Dual Major Option(s):
• Double majors possible.
Related Majors:
• BA Data Science (College of Letters & Science)
• BA Computer Science (College of Letters & Science)
• BS Computer Science (College of Letters & Science)
Good to Know:
• Students declare major through advisor; no coursework completion required prior to declaring major.
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Catalog Year:
2022

