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major: Statistics

Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS) 2023-2024

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Prerequisites (26 credits)

All transfer courses require prior approval of department chairperson. A grade of C or better is required in all statistics prerequisites.

MAC2311 (GM) Calculus I (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: MAC 1147
MAC2312 (GM) Calculus II (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: MAC 2311

MAC2313 (GM) Calculus III (4 Credits)

SELECT 1 STATISTICS (STA) COURSE

SCIENTIFIC COMPUTER PROGRAMMING COURSE
Department recommends a computer programming language course (COP) in PASCAL, FORTRAN, C, C+, C++

SELECT 2 LAB SCIENCE COURSES in BSC CHM PHY GLY
Must be designed for science majors

Major Requirements (19 credits)

Grades of C or higher required in all major courses.

MAS3105 (GM) Linear Algebra (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: MAC 2312
STA3163 (GM)Statistical Methods I (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or MAC 1147
STA3164 (GM)Statistical Methods II (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: STA 3163
STA4321 (GM)Probability and Statistics (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: MAC 2312
STA4322 (GM) Statistical Theory (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: MAC 2313 and STA 4321

Major Electives (15 credits)

Grades of C or higher required in all major electives.

SELECT 5 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING:
STA 4504 Categorical Data
MAA 4211 Advanced Calculus I
MAA 4212 Advanced Calculus II
MAP 3170 Financial Mathematics for Actuarial Science
MAP 4231 Operations Research
MHF 3202 Foundations of Math
STA 4202 Design of Experiment
STA 4222 Design/Sample/Survey
STA 4664 Statistical Quality Control
STA 4502 Non-Parametric Methods in Statistics
STA 4672 Prob. Models w/ App to Actuarial Science
STA 4853 Stat Techniques for Time Series & Forecasts

Capstone Experience (3 credits)

STA4945 Capstone Experience in Statistics (1 Credit)
Prerequisite: Senior Standing and permission of the department.
STA4912 Research Experience in Statistics - Independent Study (2 Credits)

Minor Required

Bachelor of Science students majoring in mathematics or statistics must select a minor from among biology, physics, computer science, statistics (for mathematics majors only), chemistry, economics, business, or mathematics (for statistics majors only). Double majors are exempt from a minor

Free Electives (8 credits)

ELECTIVES 8 HRS (3000/4000 LEVEL)

This degree requires a minimum of 120 total hours with 48 upper (3000/4000) level hours. Free electives may be courses in any discipline (provided the required prerequisites are met) and they are the hours needed to satisfy the total hour requirement. These hours may vary (consult your advisor about free elective hours needed to graduate).