Data Science (DS) Courses
DS 1001. Data Science and AI for All. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.
The course is designed for students from all academic backgrounds to develop interests in data science and artificial intelligence. Introduction to the concept of analyzing data culled from a variety of sources, and understanding the methods of aggregating data, forming coherent queries, and building machine learning models to derive insights from data. Topics may include Python programming using Jupyter Notebook, R programming, text analysis, database, data analytics, and data visualization. (Same as DDTI 1001. Credit cannot be earned for both DDTI 1001 and DS 1001.). Course Fee: LRDS $12.50.
DS 3023. Statistical Analysis for Data Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: MAT 1073 or the equivalent. Introduction to the scientific method; principles of sampling and experimentation; scales of measurement; exploratory data analysis; basic probability; models for discrete and continuous data; simple simulations and inferences based on resampling; fundamentals of hypothesis testing and confidence intervals; analysis of variance and linear regression model; tensors and matrices. The course will emphasize data analysis and interpretation and effective communication of results through reports or presentations within data science contexts. (Same as DDTI 3023. Credit cannot be earned for both DDTI 3023 and DS 3023.). Course Fee: LRDS $37.50.
DS 4003. Introduction to Data Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: MAT 1073 or the equivalent; students may not enroll without 30 credit hours completed. An introduction to foundational data science knowledge and life cycle. Focus areas on data visualization, data curation, ethics, and tools available for analysis will be covered. (Same as DDTI 4003. Credit cannot be earned for both DDTI 4003 and DS 4003.). Course Fee: LRDS $37.50; DL01 $75.
DS 4013. Programming for Data Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: MAT 1073 or the equivalent.
An introduction to data-driven programming emphasizing problem solving and critical thinking. Topics will focus on foundational computer programming concepts and skills. (Same as DDTI 4013. Credit cannot be earned for both DDTI 4013 and DS 4013.). Course Fees: LRDS $37.50; DL01 $75.
DS 4023. Data Organization and Visualization. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: DS 3023, DS 4003, and DS 4013 or the equivalents.
This course focuses on programming concepts, file input/output, and recursion that are involved in integrating, loading, processing, and transforming data from external sources for exploratory data analysis and visualization using data science software packages and APIs. (Same as DDTI 4023. Credit cannot be earned for both DDTI 4023 and DS 4023.). Course Fees: LRDS $37.50; DL01 $75.
DS 4033. Data Mining and Machine Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in DS 4023.
This course utilizes fundamental data science concepts to introduce in-depth analysis, data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Topics may include clustering, classification, evaluation metrics, supervised and unsupervised learning, search algorithms, intelligent agents, and AI applications in select areas. (Same as DDTI 4033. Credit cannot be earned for both DDTI 4033 and DS 4033.). Course fee: DL01 $75; LRDS $37.50.
DS 4043. Generative Artificial Intelligence. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: DS 4033 or instructor consent. This course covers the transformer architecture and fundamental topics such as tokenization,
context windows, embeddings, etc. Students will learn to use various APIs, host language models locally, and explore the trade-offs between various state-of-the-art open-source models. Coursework will touch upon fine-tuning, prompt engineering, mitigating hallucinations, and alignment. (Same as DDTI 4043. Credit cannot be earned for both DDTI 4043 and DS 4043.). Course Fee: DL01 $75.
National Security Studies (NSS) Courses
NSS 4003. Introduction to National Security Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course will provide an introduction to the American national security apparatus and the principal threats it seeks to manage. It will review relevant theories of international relations to understand and explain the international security environment, examine ongoing security concerns, examine varying strategic approaches for the conduct of American national security, and review the historical development and contemporary policies and practices of American national security institutions. These theories, practices, and institutions will be examined through the lens of case studies of specific security concerns, from terrorism to human security to warfare. Students completing this course will demonstrate an understanding of the national security policy process, the international security environment, theoretical and strategic perspectives on national security, and the history and practices of American national security institutions, including the armed forces, the Central Intelligence Agency, and more. Course Fee: LRMS $37.50.
NSS 4013. Principles of Leadership. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Through an interactive approach, students will grow their self, team, and organizational leadership skills. This multi-faceted course encourages personal growth while exploring various leaders and different leadership styles. The course will include a variety of approaches, including hands-on leadership practice, case studies, guest speakers, etc., to further develop skills to effectively lead in various contexts, cultures, and countries. (Formerly titled "Leadership in the Global Arena." Same as NSS 5013. Credit cannot be earned for both NSS 5013 and NSS 4013.). Course Fee: LRMS $37.50.
NSS 4233. Understanding Global Hotspots. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores current major conflicts around the world by examining their causes, history, and possible future outcomes. Students will explore the role of geography, economics, religion, culture, and other factors as they relate to global politics to better understand foreign policy approaches to complex geopolitical tensions. Course Fee: LRMS $37.50.
NSS 4343. Introduction to Irregular Warfare. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course will introduce students to the concept of irregular warfare, studying both its history and current use. Students will examine multiple definitions of irregular warfare, identify its attributes and variables, and learn how it differs from traditional or conventional warfare. The course will explore case studies on irregular warfare operations and activities, and discuss how irregular warfare is currently employed by the United States and its strategic competitors. Upon course completion, students will possess a firm understanding of irregular warfare, how it is integrated into national defense policies, and how it is utilized by decision-makers to achieve strategic objectives. (Same as NSS 5343. Credit cannot be earned for both NSS 5343 and NSS 4343.). Course Fee: LRMS $37.50.
NSS 4673. National Security Law and Ethics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
While war seems like unrestrained violence, the American security establishment is meaningfully constrained in numerous ways, some relating to concrete laws and policies and others relating to broader ethical concerns. This course will provide an introduction to national security law and ethics, including U.S. Constitutional Law relating to war powers, U.S. domestic laws and institutions, international laws and norms of warfare, ethical debates concerning these laws, and studies of historical cases that have stressed or stretched these laws, including the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks. Students completing this course will demonstrate a general understanding of domestic and international law in the area of national security, and an understanding of ethical reasoning relating to the conduct of U.S. security. Course Fee: LRMS $37.50.
NSS 4973. Special Topics in National Security Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the degree. Course Fee: LRMS $37.50.
University College Studies (UCS) Courses
UCS 1200. UC Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 1300. UC Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovery, investigating and communicating findings. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 1400. UC Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An international or other “away” from UT San Antonio experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 1500. UC Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience, develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by faculty member or community partner. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 1600. UC Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
A semester-long opportunity for skill building and application, such as self, social, and situational awareness. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member or mentor. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 2003. Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to support students participating in research and scholarly activity at the undergraduate level. The course will provide students the opportunity to engage further into the research process by learning and applying research methods, analytical analysis, problem solving and critical thinking skills. May be repeated for credit.
UCS 2011. UT San Antonio Engage: A Service-Learning Experience. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Students will be engaged in a minimum of 15 hours of pre-approved, unpaid service in a non-profit or public sector organization in the San Antonio region. Coupled with their service experience will be an online learning environment that will engage students in readings on the nature of service, community engagement, social issues prevalent in the region, and other prompts to engage students in critical thinking and reflection. The service must be performed within the semester that a student is registered. A student may not use another course requirement to complete this credit, it must be an independent experience. A student may repeat the course once for additional credit with the service experience being at a different placement than their previous experience. Course Fee: DL01 $25.
UCS 2013. Career Engaged Learning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides understanding of how students can prepare for future careers now, connecting the classroom to the career. Topics explored will relate to the self and an understanding of how we communicate who we are to the world (including employers). This includes an understanding of how to network productively and create a professional story about one’s talents, skills, and competitiveness. This course will aid in success, self-efficacy, and agency to move students ahead in their career trajectory. This course will expose students to theory, research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Students are not required to have a declared major or chosen career path to take this course.
UCS 2043. Internship Preparation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to prepare students for internships and similar work-related experiences. Students will learn how to optimize their internship search, manage expectations, build NACE Career Readiness skills, and engage in awareness and reflective exercises to successfully complete an internship and build meaningful industry connections. This is an entry-level course offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
UCS 2053. Design Your Life. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course uses design thinking to tackle the complex challenge of designing your life and career. It offers a framework, tools, and, most importantly, a community of peers and mentors where students work on life design challenges through assigned readings, reflections, and in-class exercises. In addition, students identify and participate in out-of-class prototype experiences that position them for ongoing experiential learning opportunities. By the end of the course, students from any major will have developed a constructive and effective approach to discovering and designing their lives and careers after UT San Antonio.
UCS 2951. Special Topics in Personal Career Planning. (1-0) 1 Credit Hour.
This course provides comprehensive strategies and practical life skills essential for effective career planning, job/internship searching, and workplace professionalism. Through interactive, collaborative learning, students will develop marketable skills that help them make positive career decisions throughout their education at UT San Antonio and throughout their career trajectory. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, in combination, of UCS 2033 (inactive) and UCS 2951, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.
UCS 4000. Law School Experience I. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
The course is designed to introduce students to law school and the legal profession and strengthen their desire to pursue a law degree. Students will have the opportunity to: 1) take mock law school lectures to learn what is expected from them in law school, 2) learn about law school application and admissions, 3) understand the real cost of a law degree, 4) have an idea of different legal fields and career choices, and 5) network with law professionals as knowledgeable resources for students’ academic and professional legal career.
UCS 4013. UT San Antonio Advanced Engagement. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
UT San Antonio Advanced Engagement provides students with experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunities in a real-world context to enrich the learning experience, develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility, and work alongside community partners/leaders to address social challenges. Students will learn theories and best practices from community-based initiatives across academic disciplines. Students will be required to work with a community partner to co-design, apply, reflect, evaluate, and present the service-learning project. Capstone projects will be presented at either the Civic Engagement Summit, UT San Antonio Undergraduate Research Showcase, or other approved event. May be repeated for credit.
UCS 4100. Law School Experience II. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to the elements of analytical reasoning and critical thinking, including the clear and precise use of language, deduction, induction, conditional reasoning, analogy, and logic, and to apply to principles of reasoning and logic in preparations for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Prerequisites are the completion of the two SLSPA 3-credit courses during Phase I, and concurrent enrollment in the two SLSPA 3-credit courses during Phase II.
UCS 4200. UC Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 4300. UC Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovery, investigating and communicating findings. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 4400. UC Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An international or other “away” from UT San Antonio experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 4500. UC Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience, develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by faculty member or community partner. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 4600. UC Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
A semester-long opportunity for skill building and application, such as self, social, and situational awareness. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member or mentor. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
UCS 4913. Independent Study in Prelaw. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Course designed for students to hone the skills needed for law school in case they decide to pursue a legal education. Students must do independent reading, research, discussion, and or writing on a prelaw topic under the direction of a faculty member of University College. May be repeated for credit.
UCS 4933. Internship in Prelaw Studies. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
The course is designed to serve as a pre-professional experience for students pursuing law school. The internship course will expose students to the law and intentional experiential learning at a law firm or in a corporation's legal department, a non-profit organization's legal office, or a government agency's legal section (courts and public law agencies). The internship course will be under the direction of a faculty member of the University College. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
