Mathematics - Data Science and AI (Bachelor of Science)

The Mathematics major consists of prescriptive common courses, prescriptive concentration courses, and elective courses. The Data Science and AI concentration emphasizes coursework designed to give the student sound fundamental skills in statistical and computing concepts relating to the quantitative analysis of data.

Course Title Credits
Jax MIX General Education Curriculum41

The Mathematics major requires completion of the following common courses with a “C” or better:

Course Title Credits
MS 125Calculus I4
MS 126Calculus II4
MS 227Calculus III4
MS 300Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (WI)4
MS 344Differential Equations3
MS 352Linear Algebra3
Total Hours22

The Data Science and AI concentration requires completion of the following concentration courses with a “C” or better: 

Course Title Credits
MS 302Applied Probability and Statistics3
MS 444Applied Statistical Methods3
MS 445Predictive Analysis3
MS 446Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence I3
MS 447Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence II3
Select one of the following (3 hours):3
Combinatorics
Numerical Analysis
Mathematics Internship
Total Hours18

In addition to the common and concentration courses, this concentration requires the following support courses: 

Course Title Credits
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Computing 1
Computer Programming I 1
CS 306Introduction to Data Science 13
CS 480Special Topics in Data Science (WI) 13
Total Hours9
1

Grade of C or better is required for these Computer Science (CS) courses.

A minor is recommended, but not required, for students majoring in Mathematics.

Note: This schedule reflects the mathematics program beginning with MS 125 Calculus I (4). Freshman Mathematics majors needing additional preparation before beginning calculus will be placed in the appropriate algebra or precalculus courses that provide this preparation. See advisor.

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about Jax MIX requirements and Alabama Transfers equivalents can be found in their respective section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
MS 125 Calculus I (Jax MIX Communication) 4
Jax MIX Experience: History 3
Select one of the following: 1 3
Fundamentals of Computing  
Computer Programming I  
SSC 101 First Year Experience 0
 Hours13
Spring
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
Jax MIX Expression: Fine Arts 3
Jax MIX Experience (History if sequence) 2 3
MS 126 Calculus II 4
MS 302 Applied Probability and Statistics 3
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
EH 141 Speech (Jax MIX Communication) 3
Jax MIX Inquiry: Science 4
MS 227 Calculus III 4
MS 300 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (WI) 4
 Hours15
Spring
Jax MIX Expression: Literature 3
Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
Jax MIX Inquiry: Science 4
MS 344 Differential Equations 3
MS 352 Linear Algebra 3
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
Jax MIX Expression (Literature if sequence) 2 3
Jax Max Experience: Social/Behavioral Science 3
CS 306 Introduction to Data Science 1 3
MS 446 Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence I 3
General Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
MS 444 Applied Statistical Methods 3
MS 447 Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence II 3
General Electives 9
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
MS 445 Predictive Analysis 3
Math Elective - select one of the following: 3
Combinatorics  
Numerical Analysis  
Mathematics Internship  
General Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
CS 480 Special Topics in Data Science (WI) 1 3
General Electives 12
 Hours15
 Total Hours120
1

Grade of C or better is required for these Computer Science (CS) courses.

2

Either a history sequence or a literature sequence is required.