Roadmap: Data Science, BS

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 GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area 1A (recommend ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area 4 + US123 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)*
CS 22A - Python for Everyone
3 unit(s)
MATH 30 - Calculus I
3 unit(s) (GE Area 2)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area 1B 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 4 + US123 3 unit(s)*
CS 46A - Introduction to Programming
4 unit(s)
MATH 31 - Calculus II
4 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
Physical Education 1 unit*

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 3A 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5A 3 unit(s)*
CS 46B - Introduction to Data Structures
4 unit(s)
MATH 42 - Discrete Mathematics
3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (14 units)

GE Area 3B 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5B + 5C 4 unit(s)*
CS 146 - Data Structures and Algorithms
3 unit(s)
Domain Field Elective 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit*

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 100W - Technical Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (WID)
CS 131 - Processing Big Data - Tools and Techniques
3 unit(s)
CS 157A - Introduction to Database Management Systems
3 unit(s)
MATH 39 - Linear Algebra I
3 unit(s)
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)
PHIL 133 - Ethics in Science
3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE UD Area 2/5 3 unit(s)*
CS 171 - Introduction to Machine Learning
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Domain Field Elective 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE UD Area 4 3 unit(s)*
CS 163 - Data Science Senior Project
3 unit(s)
Major Electives 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Domain Field Elective 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in Upper Division GE courses. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.