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Discover how to evaluate, organize, and monitor large datasets through Temple University's College of Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Data Science program. Data science professionals extract meaningful patterns from vast amounts of organized and unorganized information. Those pursuing this degree will join a rapidly expanding industry, with Forbes projecting a 28% increase in demand for qualified data scientists by 2020. Organizations in every sector increasingly require experts who combine advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to clearly communicate their discoveries. Temple's Data Science majors receive focused training by selecting one of three specialization tracks, each with a customized four-year plan. This targeted approach ensures graduates possess the precise competencies sought in mathematics, healthcare, and scientific roles requiring specialized knowledge. Program requirements and credit loads differ depending on the chosen concentration.
Data Science represents a multidisciplinary approach to deriving valuable information from diverse, voluminous data sources. Temple's B.S. in Data Science equips students with comprehensive data expertise. The Computation and Modeling track delivers the skills needed to construct precise, reliable simulations of real-world scientific or professional scenarios. Through foundational coursework in mathematics, physics, computational techniques, and data interpretation, students learn to model intricate physical systems. Specialized electives enable further focus on particular areas of interest.