B.S. Statistics & Computer Science
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Statistics & Computer Science from your home college, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
The Statistics & Computer Science major is designed for students who wish to develop a strong foundation in computer science, complemented by advanced coursework in statistics. The major prepares students for professional or graduate work in statistics and computer science, as well as for applications of computing in which knowledge of statistics is fundamental, such as data mining and machine learning.
Curriculum Map
The curriculum sequence mapped below is a sample sequence. Students will work with an academic advisor to achieve educational goals specific to their needs and preparation.
- Course prerequisite chain
- Immediate prerequisite
- Credit or concurrent registration required
- Concurrent registration required
- Postrequisite course sequence
| First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | ||||
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| Fall First Year | Spring First Year | Fall Second Year | Spring Second Year | Fall Third Year | Spring Third Year | Fall Fourth Year | Spring Fourth Year |
Notes
Before reviewing the links, students should find their effective Academic Catalog Year. When clicking any links referenced below that take students to the Academic Catalog Year pages, they should be mindful of which Academic Catalog year is displayed.
- This optional course is highly recommended for freshmen, who may use it to help meet free elective requirements.
- MATH 220 may be substituted. MATH 220 is appropriate for students with no background in calculus.
- LAS 102 may be used for external transfer students. LAS 100 is supplemental course international students take along with LAS 101/102/122.
- RHET 105 (or an alternative Composition I sequence) is taken either in the first or second semester of the first year, according to the student's UIN (Spring if UIN is Odd). General Education Elective is taken the other semester. Composition I guidelines can be found at Degree and General Education Requirements under Written Communication Requirement.
- MATH 415 may be substituted.
- General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
- CS 340 and two (2) CS technical electives (400 level CS courses) can be use to substiute the CS 233 and CS 341 requirements. The 2 technical electives must be distinct from courses used to satisfy other major requirements and can replace Free Electives.
- Additional coursework, subject to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences restrictions to Free Electives, so that there are at least 120 credit hours earned toward the degree.
The code used to present this flowsheet is based on original work shared by the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.