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CSCI 3000: Social Responsibility in Comp. Science
1 credits
Study of the nature of and need for social responsibility and ethical behavior in computing and the computer professions.
Undergraduate
Data Science, B.S.
Recognizing the increasing need for data-savvy professionals, the University of Mississippi School of Engineering is launching a new Bachelor of Science degree program in data science.
About the Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Our focus on propelling economic vitality and growth shapes how we educate, mentor, and inspire students on their paths to becoming the next generation of leaders. It also guides how we meet current needs and address future challenges. In response to the increasing need for data-savvy professionals, our School of Engineering is launching a new Bachelor of Science program in data science. This program is an interdisciplinary program with computer science, mathematics, and statistics at its core.
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Program Information
Degree
B.S. in Data Science
Emphases
Computer Science, Data Science
Required Credit Hours
126
Program Type
Major
Program Location
School
Duration
4 Years
What courses will you take to earn your Data Science Bachelor's degree?
Here are some of the courses you’ll take to earn your Data Science degree.
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CSCI 2056: Data Structures in Python
3 credits
This course will introduce data structures and their application using the Python programming language. Abstract data types for stack, queue, various lists, trees and graphs will be studied. Built-in data structures such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples will be used extensively.
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CSCI 4033: Algorithm and Data Structure Analysis
3 credits
Study of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures. The topics include analysis techniques, sorting, searching, advanced data structures, graphs, string matching, and NP-completeness.
Beyond the classroom
Co-ops and internships
Work for a semester or the summer in a company or lab to see what data scientists do.
Research
Help our professors in their research efforts –looking into machine learning; data analysis and visualization; high-performance computing, and more.
Student organizations and competitions
Take part in a hackathon, join an engineering club and learn more about your field in the Association for Computing Machinery.