Mathematics (B.A.) (Statistics)(Fall 2008)
Administered by: Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics
Effective Fall 2008
Mathematics 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
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 Analysis of Experiments
53.343 Applied Regression Analysis
53.410 Mathematical Modeling
Select one course from Mathematics numbered 53.225 or above
Select one Computer Science Sequence:
Option A1) 56.121 Object-Oriented Programming with Java
Option A2) 56.122 Graphical User Interfaces in Java
or other 300 or higher 56 course (3 to 4 credits)
Option B1) 56.123 Visual Basic I
Option B2) 56.223 Visual Basic II
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
Six credits minimum in a discipline to which Statistics is applied. Consult Advisor; may be applied to Gen Ed distribution requirement. (Biology, Economics, Geology, Geography, Psychology)