About the General Cohort

Are you interested in all the exciting things happening with The Data Mine, but your schedule won’t allow for extra courses? If so, this cohort is just for you! Students in the general cohort will take the one-hour credit seminar with all other Data Mine students. However, there will not be the other courses that are associated with the various disciplines or Corporate Partners. Perfect for the incoming student who has a tight schedule of core courses, the senior student who wants the skill set prior to graduating, and anyone in-between.

Eligibility

Any student with an interest in the Data Sciences.

Residential Component

  • New Incoming Students: Living in Data Mine residential space is required unless you are in the Honors College or have other special accommodations needed.
  • The Housing Reapplication process – Residents can opt into the Housing Reapplication Lottery from October 14 at 8:30 a.m. EDT to October 22 at 5 p.m. EDT in the Housing Portal.
  • Your roommate (in most cases) will be a member of The Data Mine.
  • If you want to live on campus, it is necessary to complete a housing contract. (Completing a housing contract is a separate process from applying for a learning community.)

Duration

Fall and spring semesters

Required classes

The information below is subject to change.

Fall

  • TDM 10100, 20100, 30100, 40100 (1 credit; 5 sections available) The Data Mine I, III, V, or VII

Spring

  • TDM 10200, 20200, 30200, 40200 (1 credit; 5 sections available) The Data Mine II, IV, VI, or VIII

Events and Activities

  • Weekly dinners with Data Mine participants
  • Faculty and TA office hours onsite in Hillenbrand
  • Seminars by visiting speakers, including practicing data scientists
  • Social gatherings with Data Mine members
  • Meals with campus and community leaders
  • Game / recreation nights
  • Career and graduate school panels
  • Hackathons / data competitions
  • Professional development activities
  • Tour of Purdue’s computational facilities