Computer Science/Data Science Double Major Four-Year Plan

Revised 04/2026

Bold: only offered in indicated semester
Italic: course pre-requisites and co-requisites (designated by &)
UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: required for admission to both majors
+: minimum 18 credits required of DSci Technical Elective options, listed on departmental website
±: additional science requirement may be fulfilled with Chem 1071/65, Phys 1302W, ESci 2201 (fall only, prereq Phys 1301W), Psy 3011 (prereq Psy 1001), or GCD 3022 (prereq intro biology).

 

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or pre-req) [4cr]
  • Additional Science Requirement± (course specific) or Phys 1301W (&Math 1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ CSci 1133 Intro to Computing & Programming Concepts [4cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
  • CSE 1001 First Year Experience [1cr]

Spring Semester

  • ◊ Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr]
  • Phys 1301W (&Math 1371) [4cr] or Additional Science Requirement± (course specific)
  • ◊ CSci 1933 Intro to Algorithms & Data Structures (1133) [4cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Stat 3021 Intro to Probability & Statistics (Math 1372) [3cr]
  • Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (Math 1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ CSci 2011 Discrete Structures (Math 1371) [4cr]
  • CSci 2021 Machine Architecture & Organization (1913 or 1933) [4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • Stat 3301 Regression and Statistical Computing (3021, CSci 1113 or 1133, &CSci 2033) [4cr]
  • CSci 2033 Computational Linear Algebra (1103/1113/1133, Math 1371) [4cr]
  • CSci 2041 Advanced Programming Principles (1913 or 1933, 2011) [4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Junior Year

Fall Semester

  • IE 3013 Optimization for Machine Learning (Math 2374, CSci 2033) [4cr]
  • ◊ CSci 3081W Program Design & Development (CSci 2021, CSci 2041, UD) [4cr]
  • CSci 4041 Algorithms & Data Structures (1913 or 1933, 2011) [4cr]
  • CSci 3923 Ethics in Computing (UD) [1cr)
  • Writ 3562W Technical and Professional Writing [4cr]

Spring Semester

  • CSci 4061 Intro to Operating Systems (UD, 2021 or EE 2361) [4cr]
  • Databases Requirement/CSci UD Elective
    • CHOOSE ONE:
      • CSci 4707 (3041 or 4041) [3cr] (recommended UG version)
      • CSci 5707 (4041) [3cr] (Grad version; no guaranteed access to course)
  • Theory of Statistics I
    • CHOOSE ONE:
      • Stat 5101 (Math 2374, CSci 2033) [4cr]
      • Math 5651 (2374, 2373, 3283W recommended) [4cr]
  • Machine Learning/Data Mining/Statistical Learning
    • CHOOSE ONE:
      • CSCI 4521 (1133, 2033) [3 cr] (recommended UG version)
      • CSci 5521 (2033, Stat 3021) [3cr] (Grad version; no guaranteed access to course)
      • CSci 5523 (4041) [3cr]
      • Math 5465 (CSci 2033, Math 2374) [4cr]
      • Stat 4052 (4051, 4102 or 5102) [4cr]
  • DSci Technical Elective+ [4cr]

Senior Year

Fall Semester

  • Stat 4051 Applied Statistics I (3301, 5101 or Math 5651) [4cr]
  • Stat 5102 Theory of Statistics II (5101 or Math 5651) [4cr]
  • IE 5533 Operations for Data Science (CSci 2033, Stat 3021) [3cr]
  • CSci/DSci Technical Elective + [3 or 4cr]
    • Choose a course showing in tech electives for both programs

Spring Semester

  • CSci/DSci Technical Elective + [3 or 4cr]
    • Choose a course showing in tech electives for both programs
  • DSci Technical Elective + [4cr]
  • DSci Technical Elective + [4cr]

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 120

Additional Information

The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of your specific degree requirements. This plan is not a contract and curriculum can change.

Find out how to apply to your major.

Courses required for admission to both majors (indicated by ◊ above; you cannot apply to both majors in the same semester)

Courses required for admission to CSci (apply to CSci 1st): Math 1372, CSci 1133, CSci 1933, CSci 2011

Courses required for admission to DSci (apply to DSci 2nd): Math 1372, CSci 1133, CSci 3081W, Stat 3021

+DSci Technical Elective options are listed on the APAS report and on the program website. A minimum of 18 credits is needed to complete the requirements.
±: Second Science Requirement may be fulfilled with Chem 1061/65, Phys 1302W, ESci 2201 (fall only), Psy 3011, or GCD 3022

Department contact information

CSCI Website |  DSCI Website 
Main Phone: 612-625-4002 |  Student Services Office: Lind Hall 324 |  Main Office: Keller Hall 4-192 
CSci Director of Undergraduate Studies: Lana Yarosh; [email protected]
DSci Director of Undergraduate Studies: Jaideep Srivastava; [email protected]

Departmental College Advisors: Jacquelyn Burt, Dametrius Coleman, Daliya Jokondo, & Kelly Thomas
Department Contact: [email protected]
Departmental Advising Website
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University Degree Requirements

All students must complete the following requirements. Requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking courses at UM-TC required for this major.

Writing Requirements

University Writing:

  • Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent

Writing Intensive (WI):

  • One: 1xxx or 2xxx level*
  • One: 1xxx or 2xxx level*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)*

Liberal Education

Cores:

  • Biological Sciences w/Lab
  • Physical Sciences w/Lab*
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Social Sciences
  • Literature
  • Arts/Humanities
  • Mathematical Thinking*

Themes (choose 4 of 5):

  • Race, Power, and Justice in the US (required)
  • Civic Life and Ethics
  • The Environment
  • Global Perspectives
  • Technology and Society