The Data Science Fundamentals Certificate prepares students for careers as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers. The multidisciplinary program provides the analytical, methodological, and programming skills required in data processing, information technology, business, and computing. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions. 

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This certificate provides a foundation to data science and data analytics principles. Students will learn the fundamentals of data science, statistical analysis, relational databases, database management using SQL, and programming. Additionally, the courses included in the certificate could be used as a basis for a bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Math or used to fulfill general education requirements for a two- or four-year degree.

Item 1.            Program Goals and Objectives

 

This certificate provides a foundation to data scienceand data analytics principles. Students will learn the fundamentals of datascience, statistical analysis, relational databases, database management usingSQL, and programming. Additionally,the courses included in the certificate could be used as a basis for a bachelordegree in Computer Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, DataScience, Math or used to fulfill general education requirements for a two- orfour-year degree.

Program Outcomes

·        Demonstrate theability to apply statistical analysis of real world data using multiplerepresentations such as graphs, text, or tables, being mindful of concernsaround data bias and privacy.

·        Use programmingand data analytics tools to make statistical inference on data and data setsusing computational techniques.

·        Write computerscripts and programs to organize, produce visualizations, and numericalsummaries of data and data sets.

Item 2.            Catalog Description

The Data Science Fundamentals Certificate prepares students for careers as data analyst, data scientist, machine learning engineers, business analyst, computer systems analyst, logistics

analyst, marketing analyst, and database managers. The multidisciplinary program provides the analytical, methodological, and programming skills required in data processing, information technology, business, and computing. The certificate will also serve as a foundation for continued education at four-year institutions.

 

 

Item 3. Program Requirements

 

Requirements	Dept. Name/#	Name	Units	Laney GE	Sequence
Introduction to Programming (Select one from the following) (4-5 units):	CIS 006	Introduction to Computer Programming	5		Yr 1, Fall
	CIS 025	Objective Oriented Programming Using C++	4		Yr 1, Fall
	CIS 036A	Java Programming Language I	4		Yr 1, Fall
Introduction to SQL Programming (4 units):	CIS 098	Database Programming with SQL	4		Yr 1, Spring
Relational Databases and Business Applications (4 units):	BUS 043B	Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications	4		Yr 1, Fall
Foundations in Data Science (4 units)	CIS 118	Foundations in Data Science	4		Yr 1, Spring
	or
	MATH 118	Foundations in Data Science	4		Yr 1, Spring
Total Units			16-17

 

Item 4.            Master Planning

 

Fall 22 - Offer CIS 88 or Math 88. Continue to offer new courses to increase student enrollment and completion.

The other courses that are part of the certificate are already offered consistently.

 

Item 5.            Enrollment and Completer Projections

 

Interest in the Data Science Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement is expected to be modest at first and grow quickly through marketing efforts to bring this program into broader community awareness. Enrollment and completion of Data Science Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement are projected to be at least 20 students per year completing after the inaugural first two years of this program.

 

Item 6.            Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs

 

a)  There are not active inventory records that need to be changed in connection with the approval of the proposed program.

b)  This program does not replace any existing programs on the college’s inventory.

c)  Laney will be the only campus in the Peralta district with a Data Science Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement

 

Item 7.            Similar Programsat Other Collegesin Service Area

 

San Francisco City College has a Data Analytics Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement. Program was approved November 2021

 

Skyline College has a Data Science transfer pathway to CSU [Eastbay]

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

Requirements	Dept. Name/#	Name	Units	Laney GE	Sequence
Introduction to Programming (Select one from the following) (4-5 units):	CIS 006	Introduction to Computer Programming	5		Yr 1, Fall
	CIS 025	Objective Oriented Programming Using C++	4		Yr 1, Fall
	CIS 036A	Java Programming Language I	4		Yr 1, Fall
Introduction to SQL Programming (4 units):	CIS 098	Database Programming with SQL	4		Yr 1, Spring
Relational Databases and Business Applications (4 units):	BUS 043B	Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications	4		Yr 1, Fall
Foundations in Data Science (4 units)	CIS 118	Foundations in Data Science	4		Yr 1, Spring
	or
	MATH 118	Foundations in Data Science	4		Yr 1, Spring
Total Units			16-17

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San Francisco City College has a Data Analytics Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement. Program was approved November 2021; Jonathan Potter; Computer Science Department chair; 415-239-3511; jpotter@ccsf.edu; emailed and as of 2/8/23 has not responded Skyline College has a Data Science transfer pathway to CSU [Eastbay]; Denise Hum; Math faculty; humd@smccd.edu; emailed and as of 2/8/23 has not responded