University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences 17 courses 120 total credits
For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences + Data Science The Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences prepares students for a wide range of careers within the knowledge economy. In today’s technology-centered job market, there is a high demand for information professionals. By earning a B.S. in Information Sciences (BS/IS) from the School of Information Sciences (iSchool), you will gain a competitive edge. Our interdisciplinary, STEM-designated degree will prepare students for careers in a variety of fields. As a BS/IS student, you’ll learn how to manage data and other types of information to help organizations achieve their goals. You will become an information technology expert who understands the human perspective, social context, and policy implications. Departmental Distinction: The top 10% of the graduating class will graduate with distinction.
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
Mathematical Foundations
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 220 or MATH 221 | Calculus or Calculus I | 4-5 |
| MATH 227 or MATH 257 | Linear Algebra for Data Science or Linear Algebra with Computational Applications | 3 |
| Total Mathematical Foundations | 7-8 credits | |
Data Science Fundamentals
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 207 | Data Science Exploration | 4 |
| CS 307 | Modeling and Learning in Data Science | 4 |
| Total Data Science Fundamentals | 12 credits | |
Computational Fundamentals
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 277 | Algorithms and Data Structures for Data Science | 4 |
| Total Computational Fundamentals | 4 credits | |
Social Impact in Data Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IS 467 | Ethics and Policy for Data Science | 3 |
| IS 477 | Data Management, Curation & Reproducibility | 3 |
| Total Social Impact in Data Science | 6 credits | |
Information Sciences Core
School of Information Sciences Electives or approved courses in other departments (43 hours) Twelve hours of 300/400 level (advanced) courses in Information Sciences (IS) must be taken on this campus.
Meaningful Research or Discovery Experience
One of the most important skills a student will gain in a IS+DS degree will be the ability to present data in meaningful ways. A research or discovery experience is as much a pillar of this degree program as both the data science core coursework (Part 1) and the coursework in Information Sciences. Examples of possible experiences may include: A semester study-abroad with at one or more courses focused on discovery while attending the international institution. A multi-semester capstone experience within the student’s area of specialization. A semester co-op experience outside of the Champaign-Urbana area focused within the student’s area of specialization. A multi-semester undergraduate...
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IS 189 | Independent Study | 0-3 |
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