Data Science, BS (2024-2025)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 22A - Python for Everyone
3 unit(s) (B4)^_*
MATH 30 OR MATH 30X - Calculus I 3 unit(s)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 31 OR MATH 31X - Calculus II 4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in MATH 31W .
CS 46A OR CS 46AX - Introduction to Programming 4 unit(s)
Note: CS 46AX requires enrollment in CS 46AW .
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 42 OR MATH 42X - Discrete Mathematics 3 unit(s) (B4) ¹
Note: MATH 42X requires enrollment in MATH 42W .
CS 46B - Introduction to Data Structures
3 unit(s) ¹
GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area B1+B3 3 unit(s) ²
CS 146 - Data Structures and Algorithms
3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area B2 3 unit(s) ²
GE Area F 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 39 - Linear Algebra I
3 unit(s)
CS 157A - Introduction to Database Management Systems
3 unit(s)
CS 131 - Processing Big Data - Tools and Techniques
3 unit(s)
CS 100W - Technical Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (WID)
MATH 161A - Applied Probability and Statistics I
3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CS 133 - Introduction to Data Visualization
3 unit(s)
CS 156 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
3 unit(s)
MATH 167R - Statistical Programming with R
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
PHIL 133 - Ethics in Science
3 unit(s) (V)

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 171 - Introduction to Machine Learning
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
Domain Field Elective 3 unit(s) ³

Spring Semester (14 units)

CS 163 - Data Science Senior Project
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 1 unit(s)
Domain Field Elective 3 unit(s) ³
SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

^* Transfer students who have completed CS 46A prior to admission should complete the next CS course for which they are eligible. This could be CS 46B (required) or CS 48 or CS 49J (Major Elective). CS 122 will be taken after CS 146. Please consult with a Major Advisor.

¹Math 42(X) is a strict prerequisite for CS 146, so it should be taken no later than concurrently with CS 46B. This is especially of note for students who take CS 46B earlier due to AP credit.

²Area B3 - Laboratory can be taken separately or as part of Area B1 or Area B2.

³Students must obtain prior department approval for the Domain Field Elective courses.