Mathematical Data Science (B.S.)

Mathematical Data Science (B.S.)
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At PSU Math, student success is our highest priority.


We are devoted to helping you succeed in college and begin your career. PSU Math delivers high impact education. Math is an ancient and evolving field, and thus covering math content alone is not enough. We help you learn how to learn and how to question the world around you. We employ modern teaching practices and create many opportunities for exploration and collaboration.

Opportunities and support for math majors include:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics or Mathematical Data Science.
  • Student teaching and professional development through the Holmes Center.

Mathematical Data Sciences is an interdisciplinary mathematics program that emphasizes computer science, experimentation, and data collection. Mathematics provides students with methods and theory that live at the heart of problem solving and data analysis in the physical sciences, engineering, and innovative industries. Combining mathematics with computer science gives students the practical skills necessary to employ their theoretical mathematics knowledge and develop algorithms to address problems in the real world.Ìý Students in Mathematical Data Sciences will also complete 16 to 23 credits in an enrichment option of their choice.Ìý The enrichment option gives students experience in a particular field where mathematics and computer science can be applied, and the background to properly implement their skills.

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Curriculum & Requirements

Course Title Credits
Major Requirements
°ä³§Ìý2370Introduction to Programming4
°ä³§Ìý2381Data Structures and Intermediate Programming4
°ä³§Ìý3221Algorithm Analysis4
°ä³§Ìý3600Database Management Systems4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450Mathematical Reasoning4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550Calculus I (QRCO)4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560Calculus II (QRCO)4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO)3
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO)4
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540Calculus III4
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600Differential Equations with Linear Algebra4
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510Introduction to Analysis3
Complete one course from the following:3
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
Regression Analysis
²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Probability and Statistics for Scientists
Complete one course from the following:3-4
°ä³§Ìý4520
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
°ä´³Ìý3157
Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
General Education27-36
Option Requirements30-41
Complete one of the following required options:
Biology
Chemistry
Criminal Justice
Physical Meteorology
Psychology
Weather Analysis
Total Credits120

Biology Option of BS in Mathematical Data SciencesÌý

Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Biology option, students learn fundamental biology and chemistry, and then focus on genetics and conservation.Ìý This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in computational bioinformatics, genomics, neurobiology, and other interdisciplinary biology and mathematics fields.Ìý

Course Title Credits
Option Requirements
µþ±õÌý1110Biological Science I (TECO)4
µþ±õÌý1120Biological Science II4
µþ±õÌý3060Genetics4
µþ±õÌý3240Conservation (DICO,GACO)3
µþ±õÌý4980Biology Seminar2
°ä±áÌý2335General Chemistry I (QRCO)4
General Education
·¡±·Ìý1400Composition4
±õ³§Ìý1115Tackling a Wicked Problem4
CTDICreative Thought Direction3-4
PPDIPast and Present Direction3-4
SSDISelf and Society Direction3-4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 14-8
WECOWellness Connection3-4
Elective14-17
Total Credits59-70
1

Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Biology Option.

Chemistry OptionÌýof BS inÌýMathematical Data SciencesÌý

Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Chemistry option, students learn general chemistry and organic chemistry.Ìý Students then can choose to further study organic chemistry or to instead focus on instrumentation or quantum mechanics.Ìý This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in analytical chemistry, forensics, and other interdisciplinary chemistry and mathematics fields.

Course Title Credits
Option Requirements
°ä±áÌý1050Laboratory Safety1
°ä±áÌý2335General Chemistry I (QRCO)4
°ä±áÌý2255Techniques in Laboratory3
°ä±áÌý2340General Chemistry II4
°ä±áÌý3370Organic Chemistry I4
Choose one course from the following:4
°ä±áÌý3550
Instrumental Analysis (TECO,WRCO)
°ä±áÌý3380
Organic Chemistry II
°ä±áÌý3465
Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
General Education
·¡±·Ìý1400Composition4
±õ³§Ìý1115Tackling a Wicked Problem4
CTDICreative Thought Direction3-4
PPDIPast and Present Direction3-4
SSDISelf and Society Direction3-4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 14-8
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection3-4
WECOWellness Connection3-4
Elective15-18
Total Credits62-74
1

Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Chemistry Option.

Criminal Justice OptionÌýof BS inÌýMathematical Data Sciences

Criminal Justice is an inherently interdisciplinary field, and the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Criminal Justice option prepares students for the analytical aspect of Criminal Justice.Ìý Students have a choice of electives that prepare them for a career in law, government agencies, and private industries.Ìý Future career possibilities include criminologist, criminal intelligence analyst, forensic scientist, and criminal investigator.

Course Title Credits
Option Requirements
°ä´³Ìý3025Forensic Science4
°ä´³Ìý2090Criminal Law4
Choose two courses from the following:12
°ä´³Ìý2025
Police and society
°ä´³Ìý2080
Crime and Criminals
°ä´³Ìý3005
Criminal Investigation
°ä´³Ìý3015
Cybercrime
°ä´³Ìý3405
Homeland Security
General Education
·¡±·Ìý1400Composition4
±õ³§Ìý1115Tackling a Wicked Problem4
CTDICreative Thought Direction3-4
PPDIPast and Present Direction3-4
SSDISelf and Society Direction3-4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 14-8
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection3-4
WECOWellness Connection3-4
Elective14-17
Total Credits61-73
1

Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Criminal Justice Option.

Physical Meteorology OptionÌýof BS inÌýMathematical Data Sciences

Meteorology is an inherently interdisciplinary field.Ìý Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Physical Meteorology option, students learn fundamental physics and atmospheric science.Ìý Students choose an elective that focuses on the physics of either atmospheric motions or precipitation and solar radiation.Ìý This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in meteorology, physical meteorology, and applied mathematics.

Course Title Credits
Option Requirements
±Ê±áÌý2510University Physics I4
±Ê±áÌý2520University Physics II4
²Ñ°ÕÌý2000Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO)3
²Ñ°ÕÌý3230Atmospheric Thermodynamics3
Choose one course from the following:3
²Ñ°ÕÌý4310
Dynamic Meteorology I
²Ñ°ÕÌý4410
Atmospheric Physics
General Education
·¡±·Ìý1400Composition4
±õ³§Ìý1115Tackling a Wicked Problem4
CTDICreative Thought Direction3-4
PPDIPast and Present Direction3-4
SSDISelf and Society Direction3-4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 14-8
WECOWellness Connection3-4
Elective16-19
Total Credits57-68
1

Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Physical Meteorology Option.

Psychology OptionÌýof BS inÌýMathematical Data Sciences

Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Psychology option, students learn general, cognitive, and learning psychology, and then focus on psychological measurement.Ìý This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in psychology, quantitative psychology, neuroscience, market research, and other interdisciplinary psychology and mathematics fields.

Course Title Credits
Option Requirements
±Ê³§Ìý2015Introduction to General Psychology4
±Ê³§Ìý3210Learning4
±Ê³§Ìý3220Cognitive Psychology4
±Ê³§Ìý44403
General Education
·¡±·Ìý1400Composition4
±õ³§Ìý1115Tackling a Wicked Problem4
CTDICreative Thought Direction3-4
PPDIPast and Present Direction3-4
SSDISelf and Society Direction3-4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 14-8
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection3-4
WECOWellness Connection3-4
Elective16-18
Total Credits58-69
1

Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Psychology Option.

Weather Analysis OptionÌýof BS inÌýMathematical Data SciencesÌý

Meteorology is an inherently interdisciplinary field.Ìý Through the Mathematical Data Sciences major with the Weather Analysis option, students learn fundamental physics and atmospheric science.Ìý Students then have a choice of electives that focus on weather and instrumentation.Ìý This degree prepares students for a career or graduate study in meteorology, weather analysis, insurance analysis, and other fields in meteorology and applied mathematics.

Course Title Credits
Option Requirements
²Ñ°ÕÌý2000Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO)3
²Ñ°ÕÌý2250Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting4
²Ñ°ÕÌý3230Atmospheric Thermodynamics3
±Ê±áÌý2510University Physics I4
²Ñ°ÕÌý3725Instruments and Observations in Meteorology3
General Education
·¡±·Ìý1400Composition4
±õ³§Ìý1115Tackling a Wicked Problem4
CTDICreative Thought Direction3-4
PPDIPast and Present Direction3-4
SSDISelf and Society Direction3-4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 14-8
WECOWellness Connection3-4
Elective15-22
Total Credits56-71
1

Directions should total 16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Mathematical Data Sciences, Weather Analysis Option.

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

To complete the bachelor’s degree in 4 years, you must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits each semester or have a plan to make up credits over the course of the 4 years.Ìý For example, if you take 14 credits one semester, you need to take 16 credits in another semester.Ìý Credits completed must countÌýtoward your program requirements (major, option, minor, certificate, general education or free electives).

Required Options in this Major

Complete One Option

Biology Option of BS in Mathematical Data SciencesÌý

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for as an odd start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
WECOWellness Connection 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
µþ±õÌý1110 Biological Science I (TECO) 4
°ä±áÌý2335 General Chemistry I (QRCO) 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
µþ±õÌý1120 Biological Science II 4
µþ±õÌý4980 Biology Seminar 2
ÌýCredits14
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
µþ±õÌý3060 Genetics 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
Elective 8
ÌýCredits16
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
µþ±õÌý3240 Conservation (DICO,GACO) 3
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 3-4
ÌýCredits12-14
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
Elective 11
ÌýCredits14
ÌýTotal Credits120

Biology Option of BS in Mathematical Data SciencesÌý

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for as an even start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 3-4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 3-4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
ÌýCredits17-19
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
µþ±õÌý1110 Biological Science I (TECO) 4
°ä±áÌý2335 General Chemistry I (QRCO) 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
µþ±õÌý1120 Biological Science II 4
°ä±áÌý2340 General Chemistry II 4
ÌýCredits16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
µþ±õÌý3060 Genetics 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
CAMS Math elective 3
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
Elective 8
ÌýCredits15
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
µþ±õÌý3240 Conservation (DICO,GACO) 3
CAMS Ethics course 3-4
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits13-15
Spring
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
Electives 6
ÌýCredits10
ÌýTotal Credits120

Chemistry Option of BS in Mathematical Data SciencesÌý

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for an odd start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 4
WECOWellness Connection 4
ÌýCredits16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
°ä±áÌý2335 General Chemistry I (QRCO) 4
°ä±áÌý1050 Laboratory Safety 1
Elective 3
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä±áÌý2340 General Chemistry II 4
°ä±áÌý2255 Techniques in Laboratory 3
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
Elective 3
ÌýCredits18
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä±áÌý3370 Organic Chemistry I 4
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits13-15
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
°ä±áÌý3550
or °ä±áÌý3380
or °ä±áÌý3465
Instrumental Analysis (TECO,WRCO)
or Organic Chemistry II
or Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
4
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits10-11
ÌýTotal Credits120

Chemistry Option of BS in Mathematical Data SciencesÌý

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for an even start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
WECOWellness Connection 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 3-4
°ä±áÌý2335 General Chemistry I (QRCO) 4
°ä±áÌý1050 Laboratory Safety 1
Elective 3
ÌýCredits15-16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
°ä±áÌý2340 General Chemistry II 4
°ä±áÌý2255 Techniques in Laboratory 3
Elective 1
ÌýCredits16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
°ä±áÌý3550
or °ä±áÌý3380
or °ä±áÌý3465
Instrumental Analysis (TECO,WRCO)
or Organic Chemistry II
or Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
Elective 1
ÌýCredits16
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits14-16
Spring
Elective 9-12
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
ÌýCredits13-16
ÌýTotal Credits120

Criminal Justice Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for an odd start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
WECOWellness Connection 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
ÌýCredits12
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4-8
ÌýCredits16-20
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
°ä´³Ìý2090 Criminal Law 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä´³Ìý2080
or °ä´³Ìý2025
or °ä´³Ìý3005
or °ä´³Ìý3015
or °ä´³Ìý3025
or °ä´³Ìý3405
Crime and Criminals
or Police and society
or Criminal Investigation
or Cybercrime
or Forensic Science
or Homeland Security
4
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits16
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
°ä´³Ìý2080
or °ä´³Ìý2025
or °ä´³Ìý3005
or °ä´³Ìý3015
or °ä´³Ìý3025
or °ä´³Ìý3405
Crime and Criminals
or Police and society
or Criminal Investigation
or Cybercrime
or Forensic Science
or Homeland Security
4
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits13-15
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
°ä´³Ìý2080
or °ä´³Ìý2025
or °ä´³Ìý3005
or °ä´³Ìý3015
or °ä´³Ìý3025
or °ä´³Ìý3405
Crime and Criminals
or Police and society
or Criminal Investigation
or Cybercrime
or Forensic Science
or Homeland Security
4
Elective 5-6
ÌýCredits12-13
ÌýTotal Credits120

Criminal Justice Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for an even start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
WECOWellness Connection 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
ÌýCredits16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
°ä´³Ìý2090 Criminal Law 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 4
ÌýCredits15
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
°ä´³Ìý2080
or °ä´³Ìý2025
or °ä´³Ìý3005
or °ä´³Ìý3015
or °ä´³Ìý3025
or °ä´³Ìý3405
Crime and Criminals
or Police and society
or Criminal Investigation
or Cybercrime
or Forensic Science
or Homeland Security
4
Elective 6
ÌýCredits17
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
°ä´³Ìý2080
or °ä´³Ìý2025
or °ä´³Ìý3005
or °ä´³Ìý3015
or °ä´³Ìý3025
or °ä´³Ìý3405
Crime and Criminals
or Police and society
or Criminal Investigation
or Cybercrime
or Forensic Science
or Homeland Security
4
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits14-16
Spring
°ä´³Ìý2080
or °ä´³Ìý2025
or °ä´³Ìý3005
or °ä´³Ìý3015
or °ä´³Ìý3025
or °ä´³Ìý3405
Crime and Criminals
or Police and society
or Criminal Investigation
or Cybercrime
or Forensic Science
or Homeland Security
4
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits11-12
ÌýTotal Credits120

Physical Meteorology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for an odd start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
±Ê±áÌý2510 University Physics I 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
±Ê±áÌý2520 University Physics II 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 3-4
ÌýCredits15-16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
²Ñ°ÕÌý2000 Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) 3
WECOWellness Connection 3
ÌýCredits14
Spring
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
²Ñ°ÕÌý3230 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
²Ñ°ÕÌý4310
or ²Ñ°ÕÌý4410
Dynamic Meteorology I
or Atmospheric Physics
3
Elective 4-6
ÌýCredits13-16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 3
Elective 10
ÌýCredits16
ÌýTotal Credits120

Physical Meteorology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for an even start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
±Ê±áÌý2510 University Physics I 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
±Ê±áÌý2520 University Physics II 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 3
ÌýCredits15
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
²Ñ°ÕÌý2000 Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) 3
WECOWellness Connection 3
ÌýCredits13
Spring
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
²Ñ°ÕÌý3230 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
Elective 3
ÌýCredits17
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
²Ñ°ÕÌý4310
or ²Ñ°ÕÌý4410
Dynamic Meteorology I
or Atmospheric Physics
3
Elective 0-2
Elective 3
ÌýCredits13-16
Spring
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 3-4
Elective 12
ÌýCredits15-16
ÌýTotal Credits120

Psychology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for as an odd start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 3-4
ÌýCredits15-16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
±Ê³§Ìý2015 Introduction to General Psychology 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
ÌýCredits16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
±Ê³§Ìý3210 Learning 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 3-4
ÌýCredits15-16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
±Ê³§Ìý3220 Cognitive Psychology 4
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
Elective 4
ÌýCredits16
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
±Ê³§Ìý4440 3
Elective 4-6
ÌýCredits13-16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
WECOWellness Connection 3
Elective 7-8
ÌýCredits13-14
ÌýTotal Credits120

Psychology Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for as an even start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
±Ê³§Ìý2015 Introduction to General Psychology 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 4
ÌýCredits16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
±Ê³§Ìý3210 Learning 4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 4
ÌýCredits15
Spring
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
±Ê³§Ìý3220 Cognitive Psychology 4
WECOWellness Connection 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3
±Ê³§Ìý4440 3
Elective 4-6
ÌýCredits14-16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
Elective 9
ÌýCredits13
ÌýTotal Credits120

Weather Analysis Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for as an odd start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
±Ê±áÌý2510 University Physics I 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 3-4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 3-4
ÌýCredits14-16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
²Ñ°ÕÌý2000 Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) 3
²Ñ°ÕÌý2250 Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting 4
Elective 3
ÌýCredits18
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
²Ñ°ÕÌý3230 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
WECOWellness Connection 3-4
Elective 3
ÌýCredits17-18
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3
²Ñ°ÕÌý3725 Instruments and Observations in Meteorology 3
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits12-13
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
Elective 8
ÌýCredits11
ÌýTotal Credits120

Weather Analysis Option of BS in Mathematical Data Sciences

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.

Please use the following sequence for as an even start year:

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
²Ñ´¡Ìý2450 Mathematical Reasoning 4
²Ñ´¡Ìý2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
·¡±·Ìý1400 Composition 4
±õ³§Ìý1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý2700 Introduction to Mathematical Proof Writing (WRCO) 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
CTDICreative Thought Direction 4
PPDIPast and Present Direction 4
ÌýCredits15
Year Two
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
°ä³§Ìý2370 Introduction to Programming 4
±Ê±áÌý2510 University Physics I 4
SSDISelf and Society Direction 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3540 Calculus III 4
°ä³§Ìý2381 Data Structures and Intermediate Programming 4
Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 3-4
GACOGlobal Awareness Connection 3-4
ÌýCredits14-16
Year Three
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý4510 Introduction to Analysis 3
°ä³§Ìý3600 Database Management Systems 4
²Ñ°ÕÌý2000 Fundamentals of Meteorology and Climatology (GACO) 3
²Ñ°ÕÌý2250 Introduction to Weather Analysis and Forecasting 4
Elective 3
ÌýCredits17
Spring
²Ñ´¡Ìý3600 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
²Ñ°ÕÌý3230 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3
²Ñ´¡Ìý3280
or ²Ñ´¡Ìý3500
Regression Analysis
or Probability and Statistics for Scientists
3
WECOWellness Connection 3-4
Elective 3
ÌýCredits16-17
Year Four
Fall
²Ñ´¡Ìý3355 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (TECO) 4
°ä³§Ìý4520
or °ä´³Ìý3157
CyberEthics (DICO,WRCO)
or Society, Ethics, and the Law (DICO)
3-4
²Ñ°ÕÌý3725 Instruments and Observations in Meteorology 3
Elective 3-4
ÌýCredits13-15
Spring
°ä³§Ìý3221 Algorithm Analysis 4
Elective 8
ÌýCredits12
ÌýTotal Credits120

  • An ability to apply acquired knowledge, appropriate to the discipline, to solve problems.
  • An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
  • An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
  • An ability to apply current theory, practice, and skills in the design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the trade-offs involved in design choices.
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A major in mathematical data sciences is a good preparation for a variety of careers based in the utilization of data. Plymouth State’s mathematical data sciences program provides student with sufficient background in mathematical theory, computer skills, and an applied discipline to be able work with the vast quantities of data in the modern business world. Students are prepared for and various types of industry positions, or to pursue graduate work or research.
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Sample Jobs include, but are not limited to: Mathematical Scientist, Actuary, Game Designer, Supply Chain Analyst, Retirement Plan Designer, Numerical Analyst, Financial Planner, Data Base Manager, Cryptologist, Forensic Analyst, Computer Research Scientist, Physician, Information Scientist, Bioinformatician, Quality Control Analyst, Economist, Information Systems Analyst, Robotics Engineer, Cost Estimator, Epidemiologist, Software Engineer, Risk Analyst, Claims Specialist, Controller, Quantitative Pharmacologist, Forecast Analyst, Environmental Scientist, Data Engineer, Auditor, Budget Analyst, Systems Modeler, Methods Developer, Scientific Consultant, Underwriter, Geomagnetic Engineer, Forest/Fisheries Scientist, Mathematical Biologist, Modeler
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See the U.S. Department of Labor Outlook for a complete list.
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Useful Skills for Jobs in the Mathematics Fields:
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong mathematical and computer skills
  • Proficiency in analytical reasoning
  • Facility with data and large quantities of information
  • Strong organization and communication skills

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