Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2024–Spring 2025 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Interdisciplinary Data Sciences
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Academic Plan Code(s): PHYSMINIDS
The minor in Interdisciplinary Data Sciences combines foundational knowledge in statistics, scientific programming, and data science applications in astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology for exploring applications in natural science and social science disciplines.
The earn the minor, students must take at least 18 credit hours with a minimum of 4 credit hours from Supporting Courses and 3-6 credit hours from each of the other sections.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Scientific Programming Courses | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Scientific Computing and Data Analysis | ||
| Intermediate Scientific Computing and Data Analysis | ||
| Statistical Computing in R | ||
| Core Statistics Courses (Choose at least one) | 3-6 | |
| Statistical Data Analysis - WR | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Introduction to Social Statistics | ||
| Intermediate Statistical Analysis | ||
| Computational Science Electives | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Computer Programming for Psychology | ||
| Machine Learning in the Physical Sciences | ||
| Statistical Computing and Data Management with SAS | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Sciences I | ||
| Supporting Courses | 4-7 | |
| Calculus I - QR | ||
| Introduction to Linear Algebra | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
