Associate Professors: Marcus Birkenkrahe and David Sonnier
Data is being generated at all times, arriving from multiple sources at an incredible rate. Nearly every device connected to the internet is generating data, and those capable of analysis and study of it are increasingly in demand. The ongoing generation of “big data” has resulted in a new job market: business leaders, scientists, engineers, and leaders from all walks of life have realized that they need scientists with the knowledge and ability to analyze, and understand the implications of the data and then communicate their findings. In addition to the data that is being constantly generated through modern commercial use of the internet, an abundance of data has been in existence for some time. The proper study and understanding of the implications of this data is increasingly important.
The Lyon College Data Science program will provide students with the theoretical background and initial problem-solving experiences focusing on three general broad areas: science, business and economics, and social sciences and humanities.
NOTE: To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from Lyon College, students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours comprised of our required Core curriculum (44-48 hours), the requirements of at least one major (credit hours vary per major), and a selection of our Liberal Arts electives. They must also earn at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all work taken at Lyon College and a 2.00 cumulative grade point average in their major, minor, and concentration.