University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 43 courses
The Data Theory major is a designated capstone major. Students work in small teams to solve a large, open-ended data science problem for community- or campus-based clients. Emphasis is placed on the development and theoretical support of a statistical model or algorithmic approach. Alternatively, students may undertake research on the foundations of data science, studying advanced topics and writing a senior thesis.
Preparation for the Major
Complete 11 courses as follows:
Preparation for the Major: Required Courses
Complete the following 10 courses:
Preparation for the Major: Statistics Elective
Select one course from:
The Major
Complete 16 courses as follows:
The Major: Required Courses
Complete the following nine courses:
The Major: Two-Quarter Sequence
Select one two-quarter sequence from:
The Major: Two-Quarter Sequence: Mathematics 170E and 170S
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 170E | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 1: Probability | 4 |
| MATH 170S | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 2: Statistics | 4 |
The Major: Two-Quarter Sequence: Statistics 100A and 100B
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STATS 100A | Introduction to Probability | 4 |
| STATS 100B | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
The Major: Mathematics Elective
Select one course from:
The Major: Statistics Elective
Select one course from the following list of courses or range:
The Major: Statistics Elective: Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STATS 100C | Linear Models | 4 |
| STATS 101B | Introduction to Design and Analysis of Experiment | 4 |
| STATS 102C | Introduction to Monte Carlo Methods | 4 |
The Major: Additional Electives
Select two additional electives from either of the preceding lists.
The Major: Capstone
Complete the following capstone course, to be taken during the final year:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH M148 | Experience of Data Science | 4 |
| STATS M148 | Experience of Data Science | 4 |
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