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Computer Science

Suggested Degree Pathway for Computer Science - Data Science Option

For students who entered fall 2015 to spring 2020.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
COMP.1010Computing I3
COMP.1030LComputing I Lab1
MATH.1310Calculus I4
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)3
Total14

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
COMP.1020Computing II3
COMP.1040LComputing II Lab1
MATH.1320Calculus II4
xxxx.xxxxArts & Hum. Persp. (AH)3
Total14

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
COMP.2010 /
COMP.2010L
Computing III with Lab4
COMP.2030 /
COMP.2030L
Comp Org & Assembly Lang.4
MATH.2190Discrete Structures I3
MATH.2210Linear Algebra I3
EECE.2650Logic Design3
Total17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.2200Oral & Written Comm. for CS (AH)3
COMP.2040Computing IV3
MATH.3220Discrete Structures II3
MATH.3860Probability & Statistics I (STEM)3
MATH.2220Linear Algebra II3
Total15

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
COMP.3040Foundations of Comp. Science3
COMP.3050Computer Architecture3
MATH.2310Calculus III4
xxxx.xxxxSciences with Lab Persp. (SCL)4
xxxx.xxxxCS Ethics (AH)3
Total17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
COMP.3010Organization of Prog. Lang.3
COMP.3080Intro. to Operating Systems3
COMP.4220Machine Learning3
xxxx.xxxxSciences with Lab Persp. (SCL)4
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)3
Total16

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
COMP.4040Analysis of Algorithms3
COMP.xxxxData Science Elective 13
xxxx.xxxxNatural Science with Lab4
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)3
Total13

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
COMP.xxxxData Science Elective 23
COMP.xxxxComputer Science Elective3
xxxx.xxxxTechnical Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 120

The option consists of 6 courses, of which 4 are required and 2 are electives.

Required Courses

Elective Courses

Choose two from the following:

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Last Updated 2/28/2020