Learn the main ideas and techniques of data modeling along with the required background skills in computer science, mathematics and statistics.

Students will gain experience with:

  • Methods of summarizing and displaying data
  • Computer languages and data-related software
  • Statistical modeling methods
  • Data storage and retrieval
  • Ethical considerations in handling and using data
  • Communicating results of data analysis projects

Students will also be introduced to opportunities for further study and carers involving data science.

The Data Science minor is an interdisciplinary program jointly supported by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Science.