Data Science Pathway

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Organize the Chaos.

The Data Science Pathway offers a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge of Statistics and Computer science, with the goal of preparing students for exciting data-oriented career opportunities in a variety of industries.

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Pathway Information

Students will build skills in statistical analysis and software development by carrying out representative workflows of data exploration, visualization, modeling, and model evaluation and interpretation to solve real-world problems.

Students will be exposed to contemporary programming languages and cloud-based technologies that enhance data science and machine learning capabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

All IDS majors complete an XIDS course sequence through which they learn interdisciplinary concepts and method, culminating with a capstone project that reflects their intellectual and career interests:

  • XIDS 2000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
  • XIDS 3000 - Interdisciplinary Methods
  • XIDS 4000 - Interdisciplinary Capstone

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MATHEMATICS

  • Elementary Linear Algebra
  • Calculus II
  • Mathematical Probability
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Regression Analysis
  • Graph Theory

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • Computer Science I & II
  • Intro to Computer Science in Python
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Systems Programming
  • Data Structures and Discrete Math I
  • Foundations of Machine Learning

Contact

Contact Us

Dr. Neema Noori
Director, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
(678) 839-6329
ids@westga.edu