Mathematics Major - Data Analytics Concentration

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The B.S. program in mathematics with a concentration in Data Analytics is designed to prepare our students to pursue graduate work in applied mathematics, statistics, or data analysis, and to provide our students with mathematical, statistical and data analytical skills for massive data processing challenges at workplaces in the military services, private enterprise, or government agencies. The course of study leading to this concentration includes 18 semester hours of general electives. The required courses are 9 semester hours of computer science: CSCI 205 , CSCI 320 and CSCI 350 ; 15 semester hours of statistics and data analysis: STAT 261 , STAT 362 , STAT 366 , STAT 451 and STAT 461 ; and 31 semester hours of mathematics: MATH 121 , MATH 131 , MATH 132 , MATH 206 , MATH 231 , MATH 234 , MATH 240 , MATH 470 , and MATH 495 . All undergraduate courses taken at The Citadel with a subject prefix of MATH and STAT will count towards the major GPA.

Major Academic Map

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Freshman Year

Freshman Fall

LDRS 101 - The First-Year Experience Credit Hours: 1
MATH 121 - Introduction to the Practice of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MATH 131 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
Language Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Science Credit Hours: 4
1st Year Basic ROTC

Freshman Spring

FSEM 101 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hours: 3
FSWI 101 - Freshman Seminar Writing Intensive Credit Hours: 3
MATH 132 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
CSCI 205 - Introduction to Programming with Python Credit Hours: 3
Language Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Fall

LDRS 211 - Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab Credit Hours: 0
MATH 206 - Introduction to Discrete Structures Credit Hours: 3
MATH 231 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credit Hours: 4
RPED 260 - Physical Fitness, Resiliency, & Wellness Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 1 Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Spring

LDRS 202 - Principled Leadership in American Government and Society Credit Hours: 3
MATH 234 - Applied Engineering Mathematics I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 240 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
STAT 261 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
Strand Course 2 Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Junior Year

Junior Fall

LDRS 311 - Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience Credit Hours: 0
COMM 260 - Technical Writing and Communication Credit Hours: 3
CSCI 350 - Introduction to Data Mining Credit Hours: 3
LDRS 371 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
Math Elective Credit Hours: 3
STAT 366 - Applied Statistics Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Junior Spring

CSCI 320 - Database Design Credit Hours: 3
STAT 362 - Experimental Design Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 3 Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Year

Senior Fall

LDRS 411 - Senior Leadership Integration Seminar Credit Hours: 0
MATH 495 - Senior Seminar in Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 4 Credit Hours: 3
STAT 451 - Applications of Data Analytics and Development Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Spring

STAT 461 - Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Math Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course 5 Credit Hours: 3
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

ROTC Course Requirements:

ROTC course requirements apply to members of the SCCC only:

Cadets contracted or pursuing a contract should take 8 semesters of ROTC.
Cadets not contracted or pursuing a contract should take 4 semesters of ROTC Basic and 4 semesters of ROTC fulfilment courses. Available ROTC fulfillment courses are published online annually by the department of Leadership Studies.
ROTC courses typically carry 1 to 3 hours of credit, depending on the level. ROTC fulfillment courses typically carry 3 hours of credit. See the course descriptions for specific information.