Suggested Course Sequence

Bachelor of Science – Data Science

Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Data Science, from the Mathematics Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.

Course Loads

Maximum of 18 credits allowed for all semesters.

Year 1

LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)

First Semester

  • MTH144 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (3)
  • CSC201 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
  • CMP101 Composition (3)
  • IND101 Critical Relationship (3)
  • Core Elective (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Second Semester

  • CSC212 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)
  • MTH264 Discrete Mathematics (3)
  • Core Electives (6)
  • Specialization course (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 2

First Semester

  • MTH246 Linear Algebra (3)
  • MTH324 Applied Statistics I/Lab (4/0)
  • Core Electives (3 or 6)
  • Specialization course (3)
  • Total Credits (13-16)

Second Semester

  • MTH325 Applied Statistics II/Lab (4/0)
  • CSC350 Data Structure (3)
  • PSC125 Intro to Public Policy (3)
  • Core Electives (3)
  • Specialization course (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

Year 3

First Semester

  • MTH400 Data Exploration (3)
  • CORE Electives (6)
  • Free Electives or Specialization course (3)
  • Specialization course (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Second Semester

  • CSC400 Data Mining (3)
  • CMP301 Professional Writing (3)
  • PSC222 Polling and Public Opinion (3)
  • Core Electives (3)
  • Core Electives or Specialization course (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 4

First Semester

  • CSC401 Machine Learning (3)
  • MTH459 Introduction to Mathematical Research (1)
  • Core Electives (3 or 6)
  • Free Electives (3)
  • Specialization course (3 or 6)
  • Total Credits (13-16)

Second Semester

  • MTH460 Capstone (3)
  • CSC/MTH 402 Internship (3)
  • Core Electives (3 or 6)
  • Free Electives (3)
  • Total Credits (12-15)