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9 courses with the subject DATA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

DATA 100Introduction to Data Science3

An introductory overview of the tools and techniques for extracting knowledge from data. Topics to be covered include Python basics, visualization, sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, prediction, certainty assessment, and informed decision making. The necessary preparation is three years of high-school mathematics including algebra 2.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 250Computational Data Science3

An intermediate course combining data, computation, and inferential thinking. Topics to be covered include data collection and cleaning, visualization, statistical inference, predictive modeling, and distributed computing.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 434Machine Learning I3

This course covers a collection of statistical learning models, algorithms, tools and techniques that can be applied to solve data driven decision making problems. Topics include linear regression, classification, resampling methods, and hands on machine learning applications.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 435Predictive Analytics & Modeling3

This course extends the ideas of linear models to data sets used in professional settings. Topics includes linear and non-linear regression, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, principle component analysis, cross validation, and related topics. This course will use appropriate statistical software.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 468Big Data Analytics3

This course covers methodologies and algorithms to transform big data into meaningful insights. Topics include Hadoop Ecosystem, Hadoop MapReduce, MongoDB, Spark basics, SparkSQL and hands on real world applications.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 486Special Topics in Data Science1-4

A study of data science topics not ordinarily covered in the established courses. Prerequisite: consent of Data Science faculty.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 494Independent Study1-3

An independent study of a data science topic not covered elsewhere.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 495Senior Capstone2

Students will design, develop, implement, and effectively communicate an original data science project.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu
DATA 499Internship in Data Science1-12

On-the-job supervised experience and study dealing with applications of data science.

Subject
DATA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.smsu.edu

Source: Southwest Minnesota State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61