California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California
Degree:
BS
Information and Data Sciences
Location:
Computing + Mathematical Sciences
Division of Engineering and Applied Science
Credits:
486 units
System:
Term
Required Computer Science (or Related):
• CS 1: Introduction to Computer Programming (9 units)
• CS 2: Introduction to Programming Methods (9 units)
• CS 38: Algorithms (9 units)
* CS 6ab: Introduction to Discrete Methods (18 units)
• CS/EE/IDS 155: Machine Learning and Data Mining(12 units)
• EE/IDS 111: Signal Processing Systems and Transforms (9 units)
• ACM/EE/IDS 116: Introduction to Probability Models (9 units)
• IDS/ACM/CS 157: Statistical Inference (9 units)
• EE/IDS 160: Fundamentals of Information Transmission and Storage (9 units)
Required Math:
• Freshman Math (27 units)
• Differential Equations (9 units)
• ACM/IDS Applied Linear Algebra (9 units)
• Probability and Statistics (9 units)
• Ma 108a: Classical Analysis (9 units)
• ACM/EE 106a: Introductory Methods of Computational Math (12 units)
Required Science:
• Freshman Physics (27 units)
• Freshman General Chemistry (15 units)
• Freshman Fundamental Techniques of Experimental Chemistry (6 units)
• Freshman Principles of Biology (9 units)
• Freshman Science Labs (varies)
• Scientific Fundamentals (18 units)
Required Engineering:
• See "Math Requirements"
Other Requirements:
• Introductory courses in Humanities and Social Sciences (27 units)
• Humanities and Social Sciences Electives (81 units)
• Technical Seminar (Oral) Presentations (3 units)
• Written Communication (3 units)
• Advanced Electives (54 units)
• Applications Electives (27 units)
• Electives (54 units)
• Physical Education (9 units)
• Additional Electives may be required (varies)
Subfield Required:
No
Type:
n/a
Options:
n/a
Double or Dual Major Option(s):
• Double majors possible with restrictions and advisor approval.
Related Majors:
• BS Computer Science
Good to Know:
• Most students participate in hands-on undergraduate research, about half of which begin in their freshmen year.
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