Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022

Data Science AS DEGREE

Program Overview Program Faculty Program Start Dates Data Science uses the techniques and theories Mary Anderson Fall, Spring, Summer from many different fields of study including [email protected] mathematics, statistics, computer science, Course Sequence and information theory. Data scientists sort Warren Sheaffer through great amounts of unstructured data [email protected] This course sequence is recommended for a such as emails, videos, social media, and other full-time student; however, this sequence is user-generated content and write algorithms to Cheng Thao not required. Not all courses are offered each extract insights from the data. In essence, they [email protected] semester; a selection of courses is offered turn data into knowledge summer term. Students should consult with the Program Requirements Program Faculty each semester. Students entering into this program of study will learn to collect, manage, interpret and analyze  Check off when completed First Semester data in order to assist in making data-informed CSCI 1410 Computer Science & decisions for the benefit of a company or Course Cr Information Systems...... 4 organization.  CSCI 1410 Computer Science & Goal 1: ENGL 1711 Composition 1...... 4 Goal 1: COMM 17XX ...... 3 Information Systems...... 4 Career Opportunities Goal 4: PHIL 1710 Logic...... 3  CSCI 1523 Intro to Computing and There is a growing need for individuals who have Total Semester Credits...... 14 Programming Concepts...... 4 the skills to effectively collect and analyze data Second Semester to make informed, data-driven decisions. Jobs  CSCI 1524 Intro to Algorithms and CSCI 1523 Intro to Computing and for data scientists, business intelligence analysts, Data Structures...... 4 Programming Concepts...... 4 data mining analysts and other data science  CSCI 1541 Java Programming 1...... 4 CSCI 1550 Database Management...... 4 professions have emerged across all industries  CSCI 1550 Database Management Goal 4: MATH 1740 Introduction to Statistics . . . . 4 Goal 5: ECON 1720 Macroeconomics that use data extensively, including government, Fundamentals...... 4 OR ECON 1730 Microeconomics...... 3 business, healthcare, online commerce and more.  CSCI 1714 Introduction to Data Science. . . . . 4 Total Semester Credits...... 15  Technical Electives ...... 6 Third Semester Program Outcomes Select from CSCI, GISC, MATH; the following are CSCI 1541 Java Programming 1...... 4 1. Gather, cleanse and store large data sets for recommended: CSCI 1714 Introduction to Data Science ...... 4 future analysis. CSCI 1450 Web Fund/HTML - 4 cr Goal 4: MATH 2100 Intermediate Statistics. . . . . 4 2. Manage large scale databases in specialized CSCI 1544 Enterprise Op Systems – 4 cr Goal 6: PHIL 1720 Ethics...... 3 data management systems. CSCI 2470 Enterprise Database Systems – 4 cr Total Semester Credits...... 15 3. Analyze large data sets using specialized GISC 1760 Intro to GIS – 4 cr Fourth Semester software. GISC 1765 Cartography – 3 cr CSCI 1524 Intro to Algorithms and Data Structures...... 4 GISC 2730 Programming and Scripting in GIS – 4 cr 4. Utilize sound mathematical and statistical Technical Electives...... 6 principles to give meaning to data found in MATH 2749 Calculus 1 – 4 cr MnTC Electives...... 6 large data sets. Subtotal...... 30 Total Semester Credits...... 16 5. Apply effective technical communication Total Program Credits ...... 60 skills. General Education/MnTC Requirements Cr 6. Develop database applications using an Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List Minimum Program Entry Requirements industry standard database management for each Goal Area Students entering this program must meet system.  Goal 1: Communication...... 7 the following minimum program entry ENGL 1711 Composition 1 – 4 cr requirements: 7. Design and code computer programs in a variety of computer-programming COMM 17XX – 3 cr Reading: Score of 250+ or grade languages.  Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. . . . .11 of “C” or better in READ 0722 or MATH 1740 Introduction to Statistics – 4 cr READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 Transfer Opportunities MATH 2100 Intermediate Statistics – 4 cr Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation PHIL 1710 Logic – 3 cr Comprehension or grade of “C” or agreement between the following program and  Goal 5: History, Social Science and better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900 post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate Behavioral Sciences...... 3 Quant . Reasoning, Algebra & Stats: degree program listed below. For more ECON 1720 Macroeconomics – 3 cr OR Score of 270+ or Adv . Algebra & information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer. ECON 1730 Microeconomics – 3 cr Functions: Score of 250+ or grade of "C" or better in MATH 0920 Data Science AS  Goal 6: Humanities & Fine Arts ...... 3 BA Individualized Studies PHIL 1720 Ethics – 3 cr Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Metropolitan State University  Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Students admitted into Saint Paul College Curriculum ...... 6 programs may need to complete additional Students must select a minimum of 5 additional courses based on assessment results and credits such that courses from at least six (6) goal course prerequisite requirements. Certain areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum are met. MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites. Information is subject to change. General Education Requirements ...... 30 This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract. Total Program Credits ...... 60 389S

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