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4.6.1.1 Programs in Data Science
Admission

In order to be admitted to the Minor, student must have successfully completed a minimum of 15 units. Additionally, students require a minimum GPA of 3.00 calculated using the most recent course work to a maximum of 30 units. See A.5.3 for GPA computation guidelines.

Students must apply online via their Student Centre.

Students will be considered for admission on a competitive basis, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

See also 3.2 Admission.

Required Courses - Minor

3 units - Data Science 201

3 units - One of Data Science 211, Computer Science 217, 231, 235

6 units - Statistics Requirement fulfilled by one of the following options:

  1. 6 units - Data Science 305 and one of: Statistics 205, 217, 327, Biology 315, Economics 395, Engineering 319, Linguistics 560 or Political Science 399
  2. 6 units - Statistics 321 and 323
  3. 6 units - Psychology 300 and 301
  4. 6 units - Sociology 311 and 315

3 units - One of Data Science 311, Computer Science 471

3 units - Data Science 501

12 units - Additional Courses from the Field of Data Science with no more than 6 units from courses in a single subject area