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Introduction to Data Science (IDS) Curriculum
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IDS FAQs
Q: Is Introduction to Data Science AB (IDS) a core mathematics course?
A: Yes. IDS has been approved as a “c” course in the UC's A-G requirements. A “c” designation means that IDS is a mathematics course.
Q: Who approved IDS for college entrance requirements?
A: The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) approves all high school courses for A-G credit. IDS was approved by UCOP.
Q: Does IDS count only at UCLA?
A: No. UCOP approved courses apply to both UC and CSU systems.
Q: Does IDS count in the CSU system?
A: Yes. UCOP approved courses apply to the CSU system.
Q: Does IDS validate the Algebra II requirement?
A: Yes. UCOP recognizes IDS as a statistics course. A full year of the IDS course validates both Algebra II and Algebra I.
Q: Does IDS validate the Geometry requirement?
A: No. Geometry is a separate requirement.
Q: Can IDS be taken before, after, or concurrently with Algebra II?
A: It is up to each individual student to decide whether or not to take both Algebra II and IDS.
Q: Is IDS equivalent to Algebra II?
No. They are not the same; however, IDS is a statistics core mathematics course, so it validates both Algebra II and Algebra I.