Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 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.
To earn the minor, students must take 18 credit hours, with a minimum of 3 credit hours from each section and the remaining 6 credit hours from any of the 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 | ||
| Data 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 | 3-7 | |
| Elements of Calculus - QR | ||
| 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.
