Data Analytics, B.S.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
THR 163L - Film and Culture Lab Credit(s): 0

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

2. Program Courses

Required Courses

CSC 102 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
CSC 202 - Computer Programming Principles Credit(s): 3
CSC 241 - Data Structures Credit(s): 3
CSC 333 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
CSC 340 - Application Software Microcomputers Credit(s): 3
CSC 342 - Algorithm Analysis Credit(s): 3
CSC 411 - Ethics in Computer Science Credit(s): 1
CSC 425 - Database Management Systems Credit(s): 3
CSC 362 - Data Analytics I Credit(s): 3
CSC 462 - Data Analysis II Credit(s): 3
CSC 465 - Capstone Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 339 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
ECO 351 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 353 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 450 - Forecasting in Economics and Business Credit(s): 3
MTH 320 - (STA 320) Statistical Methods Credit(s): 3
MTH 322 - (STA 322) Statistical Modeling Credit(s): 3
MTH 327 - (STA 327) Experimental Design and Analysis Credit(s): 3
MTH 328 Credit(s): 3

Prescribed Electives

Three to four hours from:

Three hours from:

CSC 321 - Programming Methods and File Structures Credit(s): 3
CSC 331 - Object-Oriented Programming Methods Credit(s): 3

Three to four hours from:

MTH 144 - Elements of Calculus with Applications for Business Credit(s): 3
MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MTH 233L - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1

3. Hours needed to total 120

To be discussed with advisor.

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.