BA/BSc Joint Major in Data Science
Program Requirements
Joint Major in Data Science (72 credits)
33 | credits from the Mathematics and Statistics Course Requirements |
39 | credits from the Computer Science Course Requirements |
Note: the Joint Major in Data Science is offered in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. |
Mathematics and Statistics Course Requirements (33 credits)
27 | credits of required courses chosen from:
Note: Students enrolled in a Mathematics and Statistics program who take probability/statistics courses in other departments may not receive credit for MAST 221 and MAST 333. Students taking a double Major or a Minor in Mathematics and Statistics and whose other program requires statistics courses should consult the Mathematics and Statistics undergraduate program advisor. |
6 | credits chosen from: MACF/MAST/MATH/STAT electives (at least 300 level) with prior department approval |
Computer Science Course Requirements (39 credits)
33 | credits:
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6 | credits minimum of Computer Science electives chosen from 400-level COMP/SOEN courses with prior departmental approval |
Notes
- The Faculty of Arts and Science and the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science have created a program of study which combines a comprehensive education in computer science and mathematics. This program resides in both Faculties. In the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, it is offered under the aegis of the Bachelor of/ Baccalaureate in Computer Science. According to their preferences and aspirations, students may apply either for a Bachelor of/ Baccalaureate in Science program, or Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Arts program or a Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Computer Science program. The Computer Science program is described in Section 71.85 Data Science.
- Students are responsible for satisfying their particular degree requirements.
- For students in the Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Science program or Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Arts program, the Faculty of Arts and Science 24-credit and six-credit general elective rules are fulfilled.