Administered by: Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics
Effective Fall, 2004
Advisement should be considered before selecting general education courses in this major. In addition to 53 general education credits and electives to meet the university's 120-credit requirement for a bachelor's degree, the following courses are required:
Core Courses (all majors)
53.125 Calculus I
53.126 Calculus II
53.185 Discrete Mathematics
53.225 Calculus III
53.226 Calculus IV
53.241 Probability and Statistics
53.310 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
53.314 Linear Algebra
53.410 Math Modeling
56.121 Computer Science I
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Required courses:
At least one 3-semester-hours computer science course numbered 56.122 or above.
At least two 3-semester-hours mathematics courses at the 300 level, including at least one from the classical core consisting of:
In addition, at least 6 semester hours in a discipline to which mathematics is traditionally applied (as approved by the adviser). Courses 53.311 and 56.305 may not be counted as requirements for the major.
B.A. Statistics Track - The Statistics track prepares students for a variety of careers in statistics in research, industry and government and provides a base for work at the graduate level. Students planning to continue with graduate studies should take 53.225, 53.226 and 53.462 The track provides a foundation in mathematics as well as courses in statistical methodology, computer programming and statistical software.
Required courses:
53.141 Introduction to Statistics
56.121 Computer Science I
56.122 Computer Science II
53.125 Calculus I
53.126 Calculus II
53.185 Discrete Mathematics
52.240 Statistical Methods
53.241 Probability and Statistics
53.314 Linear Algebra
53.340 Statistical Software
53.342 Design and Calculus of Experiements
53.343 Applied Regression Calculus
Select two courses from Mathematics numbered 53.225 or above
Recommended choices for electives:
53.225 Calculus III
53.226 Calculus IV
53.243 Nonparametric Statistics
53.373 Numerical Methods
53.374 Introduction to Discrete Systems Simulation
53.441 Mathematics and Sports
53.461 Probability Models and Applications
53.462 Mathematical Statistics
53.491 Special Topics in Mathematics
Select two courses from one area in which statistics is applied, with advisor's approval (Biology, Economics, Geography, Geology, Psychology)