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Economists are increasingly using data science and statistical methods to provide credible answers to policy relevant questions. Powerful computers allow for the analysis of large data sets (e.g., satellite data) and sophisticated methods ensure that estimated relationships are causal rather than less-meaningful correlations.
The Data Analytics major trains students to address issues in the food and environmental sectors with a unique combination of applied economics and powerful data analysis.
Degree Requirements
| First Year | |
| LFS_V 100 | 1 |
| LFS_V 150 or WRDS_V 1501 | 3 |
| BIOL_V 111, 112 or 121 | 3 |
| MATH_V 100 & 101 or equivalent | 6 |
| ECON_V 101 & 102 | 6 |
| DSCI_V 100 | 3 |
| Unrestricted electives2 | 9 |
| Total credits | 31 |
| Second Year | |
| LFS_V 250 | 6 |
| LFS_V 2523 | 3 |
| FRE_V 290 | 3 |
| FRE_V 306 | 3 |
| ECON_V 255, ECON_V 234 or FRST_V 318 | 3 |
| Restricted electives4 | 6 |
| Unrestricted electives | 6 |
| Total credits | 30 |
| Third Year and Fourth Year: Data Analytics Major | |
| LFS_V 350 | 3 |
| ECON_V 301 | 3 |
| FRE_V 326 | 3 |
| FRE_V 374 | 3 |
| FRE_V 4265 | 3 |
| FRE_V 474 | 3 |
| FRST_V 443 | 3 |
| GEOS_V 270 or CONS_V 340 | 3 |
| GEOS_V 370 | 3 |
| Restricted electives4 | 21 |
| Unrestricted electives | 12 |
| Total credits | 60 |
| Overall 4 Year Total Credits6 | 121 |
| 1 Or equivalent course to fulfill Communication Requirement. | |
| 2 It is recommended that students take a minimum of 6 credits of 100, 200 level courses that contribute toward interdisciplinary breadth. This includes courses in science (e.g., biology), geography, sociology, psychology and political science. | |
| 3 STAT_V 200, BIOL_V 300, FRST_V 231 or ECON_V 325 can be substituted for LFS_V 252. | |
| 4 To be selected in consultation with a program advisor. For suggested courses see the list posted on the Faculty website: https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/current/undergraduate/degree-planning/restricted-elective/ | |
| 5 STAT_V 406 can be substituted for FRE_V 426. | |
| 6 A minimum of 45 credits of the 121 credits required for the Major must be for courses numbered 300 or higher. | |