# Fundamentals of Data Science (A.S. Degree)

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Mathematics

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##### Program Description

The A.S. in Fundamentals of Data Science is designed to provide students with the first two years of math, statistical analysis, and computer programming to pursue a four-year degree with a major in Data Science. Successful completion of the curriculum in Fundamentals of Data Science offers students a breadth of knowledge that could be used directly for the Data Science degree as well as applied to a degree in Social Science, Business, Computer Science, or the Sciences. This degree is intended for students who are considering transfer or for students who are required to complete a degree for job promotion. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor to develop an appropriate program of study.

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##### Career Opportunities

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Transfer to a 4-year university with a major in Data Science or a related field.

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##### Learning Outcome(s)

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1.  Apply analytical concepts and techniques from statistics, probability, calculus, and linear algebra to problems in the field of Data Science.
2.  Use programming and data analytics tools and computational techniques to make statistical inferences on data from a domain of interest.
3.  Analyze data using multiple representations such as graphs, text, or tables, being mindful of concerns around data bias and privacy.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses:** | | 19 |
| MATH 3A | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 3B | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3E | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 118 | Foundations in Data Science | 4 |
| CIS 42A | Spreadsheet Applications I | 2 |
| **Select one course from the following list:** | | 5 |
| CIS 5 | Introduction to Computer Science | 5 |
| CIS 6 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 5 |
| **Select one course from the following list:** | | 4 |
| CIS 27 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| CIS 84 | Database Programming for the Web | 4 |
| **Select three courses from the following list:** | | 8-12 |
| BIOL 51 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 4 |
| BIOL 118 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| BUS 24 | Computerized Accounting Principles | 3 |
| BUS 70 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| CIS 025A | Object Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| CIS 27 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
| CIS 36A | Java Programming Language I | 4 |
| CIS 42B | Spreadsheet Applications II | 2 |
| CIS 84 | Database Design and Programming | 4 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 3F | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHIL 11 | Formal Logic | 3 |
| PSYCH 28 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |