Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 175 courses
Students minoring in data science receive exposure to computational and applied statistical techniques. This minor provides a strong foundation in applied data techniques and methods essential for quantitative research and analysis. Double-counting note: Weinberg College prohibits double-counting a minor course toward some other major or minor, except where this is explicitly permitted in this catalog. Weinberg College does allow double-counting a minor course toward a general bachelor's degree requirement (i.e. degree requirements other than majors or minors). Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits. Students take 2 foundational courses, 4 core courses, and 1 approved elective. For details see course lists below
| 1 approved elective course (see lists below) | credits |
Requirements for the Minor in Data Science: Minor Requirements
2 foundational courses: STAT 201-0 may also be replaced by GEN_ENG 151-0.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 201-0 or GEN_ENG 150-0 | Introduction to Programming for Data Science or Programming for Engineers | 1 |
| STAT 202-0 or STAT 210-0 | Introduction to Statistics and Data Science or Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 1 |
| Total | 7 credits | |
Requirements for the Minor in Data Science: Minor Requirements
4 data science core courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 301-1 | Data Science 1 with R | 1 |
| STAT 301-2 | Data Science 2 with R | 1 |
| STAT 301-3 | Data Science 3 with R | 1 |
Requirements for the Minor in Data Science: Minor Requirements
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 303-1 | Data Science 1 with Python | 1 |
| STAT 303-2 | Data Science 2 with Python | 1 |
| STAT 303-3 | Data Science 3 with Python | 1 |
Requirements for the Minor in Data Science: Minor Requirements
NOTE! Students may receive credit for only one Data Science sequence: either Data Science with R (301 sequence), or Data Science with Python (303 sequence)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 302-0 | Data Visualization | 1 |
Anthropology
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMD_ENG 311-0 | Computational Genomics | 1 |
| BMD_ENG 312-0 | Biomedical Applications in Machine Learning | 1 |
Chemical Engineering
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM_ENG 379-0 | Computational Biology: Analysis and Design of Living Systems | 1 |
| CHEM_ENG 367-0 | Quantitative Methods in Life Cycle Analysis | 1 |
Cognitive Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COG_SCI 345-0 | Presenting Ideas & Data | 1 |
Communication Studies
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM_ST 352-0 | Social Network Analysis | 1 |
| COMM_ST 355-0 | Audience Analysis | 1 |
| COMM_ST 358-0 | Algorithms and Society | 1 |
| COMM_ST 371-0 | Cultural Analytics | 1 |
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Earth and Planetary Science
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics
Global Health Studies
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GBL_HLTH 320-0 | Qualitative Research Methods in Global Health | 1 |
Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences
Integrated Marketing and Journalism
Linguistics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 334-0 | Introduction to Computational Linguistics | 1 |
Mathematics
Music, Music Theory, and Music Technology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 320-0 | Listening in the Age of the Algorithm | 1 |
| MUS_TECH 300-0 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MUS_THRY 348-0 | Corpus Studies | 1 |
Neuroscience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NEUROSCI 366-0 | Brain Function Through the Lens of Computation | 1 |
Political Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POLI_SCI 312-0 | Statistical Research Methods | 1 |
Psychology
School of Education and Social Policy
Sociology
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIOL 329-0 | Field Research and Methods of Data Collection | 1 |
| SOCIOL 335-0 | Sociology of Rational Decision Making | 1 |
| SOCIOL 343-0 | Social Networks | 1 |
Statistics and Data Science
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