2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Data Science, A.A.S.

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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Data Science degree provides students with the skillsets to apply data analysis, data mining, and data visualization tools and techniques to extract knowledge and insights from large datasets. It prepares students to take industry certification exams in data science/analytics and to pursue careers as a data technician, data analyst, or business intelligence analyst in various fields, including business, healthcare, oil & gas, among others.

Program CIP Code: 30.7001

First Year

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3
COSC 1436 - Programming Fundamentals I Credits: 4
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications Credits: 3

Semester Total: 16

Second Semester - Spring

MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credits: 3
ITSW 2334 - Advanced Spreadsheets Credits: 3
ITSE 1346 - Database Theory and Design Credits: 3
COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II Credits: 4

Semester Total: 13

Third Semester - Summer

PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics Credits: 3

Semester Total: 6

Second Year

First Semester - Fall

ITDS 1471 - Data Analysis using Python Credits: 4
ITDS 1372 - Statistical Programming with R Credits: 3
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3
ITSC 1315 - IT Project Management Credits: 3

Semester Total: 13

Second Semester - Spring

ITDS 2371 - Data Visualization Credits: 3
ITDS 2372 - Introduction to Big Data Credits: 3 OR
ITAI 1371 - Introduction to Machine Learning Credits: 3
ITXX #3## Program Elective Credits: 3
ITDS 2373 - Data Mining Methods Credits: 3 OR (Capstone)
ITDS 1379 - Cooperative Education - Data Science Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

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