Experiential Major Maps (Text-only)
College of Science
Department of Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science Physics Supporting Discipline
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1st year
Fall Semester
ENGL 1301
PHYS 1443
HIST1301
UNIV-SC 1131/UNIV-SC 1101 MATH 1426
Spring Semester
APPROVED COMMUNICATION CORE PHYS 1444
POLS 2311
MATH 2425
DATA 1301
Summer (Optional)
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HOURS 32
2nd year
Fall Semester
HIST 1302
MATH 2326
MATH 3319
PHYS 3313
DATA 3401
Spring Semester
APPROVED CREATIVE ARTS CORE PHYS 3183
MATH 3316
PHYS 2311
DATA3402
Summer (Optional)
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HOURS 31
3rd year
Fall Semester
MATH 3313
PHYS 3321
DATA 3421
DATA 3441
Spring Semester
POLS 2312
PHYS 2321
PHYS 3341
DATA 3442
DATA 4380
Summer (Optional)
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HOURS 29
4th year
Fall Semester
APPROVED SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL CORE PHYS 4315
PHYS 4326
DATA 3461
DATA4381
Spring Semester
APPROVED LANGUAGE,
PHILOSOPHY, CULTURE CORE
2300+ ELECTIVE
PHYS 3455
DATA 4382
HOURS 31
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
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Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Review Requirements (catalog link)
Investigate/select different concentrations
Take Data 1301 and if appropriate Math 1421 (Pre-calculus) in first semester. Take Data 3402 and Math 1426 (Calculus I) in second semester.
Make first draft of your four-year plan
ENGAGE
Explore undergraduate research possibilities
Discover the library resources
Attend seminars/colloquia
EXCEL
Consider pursuing a minor or second major from the College of Science.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Meet Data Science advisor and map out your four-year schedule; revise as needed
Mix in core courses to maintain healthy schedule
Consider taking a required science class(es) in summer to maintain schedule flexibility
ENGAGE
Find Undergraduate Research and/or Internship opportunity for Capstone project in Senior year.
Join a club, service fraternity/sorority.
EXCEL
Apply for REUs or other summer programs.
Study abroad
Take a leadership position in a club.
The Bachelors of Science in Data Science requires students to select a Science Concentration from one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology. Students graduating with the BS degree will have both expertise in data science as well as their chosen concentration. This will provide students with the ability to enter into industry jobs that require both domain and data science knowledge.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Complete Capstone Project.
Complete degree requirements.
If you are planning to go to graduate school, consider taking graduate classes at UTA.
Apply for graduation.
Take GREs, if appropriate.
ENGAGE
Visit Career Development Center.
EXCEL
Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor.?
Explore potential careers online.?
Apply for LSAMP or other programs.?
Write a resume and do mock interviews
Visit and apply for graduate schools.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships
Fellowships
Assistant-ships
Job Fairs
Scholarships
Peer Academic Leadership
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Global Grounds
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Study Abroad
Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor.?
Explore potential careers online.?
Apply for LSAMP or other programs.?
Write a resume and do mock interviews
Visit and apply for graduate schools.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Mentor-ships
Student organizations
Peer education
Volunteering
Tutoring & Coaching
Student Governance
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Service Learning
UTA volunteers
Camps for high school students
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Undergraduate Research Assistant-ship
Contact your professors for opportunities
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Data Scientist
Statistician
Machine Learning Scientist
Data Analyst
Operation Research Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Political Analyst
Financial Analyst
Data Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
Business Intelligence Developer
Applications Architect
Enterprise Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Scientist
Graduate School in a Scientific Field or Data Science
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesizes existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working; engages in divergent thinking and risk-taking.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity,
and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Something about probability and statistics, data analysis, coding, visualization, ...
Career Readiness
Analyzing Data and Performing Calculations
Experience with Data Science software packages and libraries
Communication Skills
Collaborating with a Team
Computer Programming
Developing Computer Simulations
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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