Data Science and Computing Minor

Lower Division Minor Requirements [4 units]

Complete one of the following courses:

• MATH 041: Matrix Analysis and Linear Algebra for Data Science Units: 4
• MATH 032: Probability and Statistics Units: 4

Upper Division Minor Requirements [14-16 units]

Guidelines Applying to all Natural Sciences Minors

To declare a minor, students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 (C) or better. Students should consult an advisor in the School of Natural Sciences to officially declare the minor and plan their courses. The following guidelines must be adhered to:

• At least five courses, four of which must be upper division, must be taken for a letter grade.
• At least three of the required courses must be taken at UC Merced.
• Only one course may be used to satisfy two minor programs’ requirements.
• Only one course may be used to satisfy both a minor and a major requirement.
• Work for the minor must be completed within the 150 unit maximum limit for graduation. If the student’s major and minor are in different schools, the higher unit maximum will apply.
• Students must consult the course descriptions for prerequisites to required courses.
• The minor will appear on the student’s transcript.