BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS
OVERVIEW
Statistics is distinct from mathematics as a field of study, yet founded upon the theory of probability – the mathematics of chance. The Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a degree program emphasizing statistics both as a science unto itself and as a service science, with powerful applications in such disciplines as biology, medicine, sociology, chemistry, agriculture, education, engineering, economics, psychology, and quality control. Graduates of this program should be well qualified for employment in the many corporations and government agencies for which statisticians design experiments, conduct surveys, and analyze data. Also, the B.S. in Statistics prepares students for graduate study in statistics (or in a science in which statistics plays a decisive role), after which one has even greater employment possibilities.
The B.S. in Statistics features required courses in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra) and in statistics (applied statistics, theory of statistics, statistical methods). Advanced electives in statistics or mathematics are selected from an extensive menu of choices (e.g., experimental design for students interested in the "real-world" use of statistics, or real variables for those preparing for graduate study in theoretical statistics). In addition, students take several courses in a discipline in which statistics can be applied; biology, engineering, management, and psychology are just some of the many possibilities.
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics Checklist - until Fall 2012
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics Checklist - as of Fall 2012
SAMPLE PROGRAM OF STUDY
NOTE: This program is under the current quarter term system. A new program of study will be posted before the change to sememsters in Fall 2012.
The program below shows just one of the many possible ways of satisfying the degree requiements for the Bachelor of Science in Statistics degree. However, course scheduling and degree requirements change periodically. Thus, students enrolled in this degree program should expect to modify this program of study in consultation with their freshman advisor.
Fall Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus I - MTH 229 - 5 credits
Computer Programming I - CS 141 - 4 credits
*Freshman Composition I - ENG 101 - 4 credits
*Western World: Ancient and Medieval Eras - HST 101 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Winter Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus II - MTH 230 - 5 credits
Computer Programming II - CS 142 - 4 credits
*Freshman Composition II - ENG 102 - 4 credits
*Western World in Transition: 14th to 18th Centuries - HST 102 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Spring Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus III - MTH 231 - 5 credits
*Great Books of the Western World - ENG/PHL/REL 204 - 3 credits
*Psychology: the Science of Behavior - PSY 105 - 4 credits
*Modern Western World: 19th to 20th Centuries - HST 103 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 15
Fall Quarter, Sophomore Year
Calculus IV - MTH 232 - 5 credits
**General Physics/Lab I - PHY 240/200 - 5 credits
Applied Statistics I - STT 360 - 4 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Social Life - SOC 200 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 17
Winter Quarter, Sophomore Year
Differential Equations - MTH 233 - 5 credits
**General Physics/Lab II - PHY 242/202 - 5 credits
Applied Statistics II - STT 361 - 4 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Political Life - PLS 200 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 17
Spring Quarter, Sophomore Year
Linear Algebra - MTH 255 - 3 credits
**General Physics/Lab III - PHY 244/204 - 6 credits
*Non-Western World: Regional Studies - RST _____ - 3 credits
*Fine and Performing Arts in Western Culture - ART/MUS/TH 214 - 3 credit hours
Total Credits - 15
Fall Quarter, Junior Year
Theory of Statistics I - STT 461 - 4 credits
Statistical Methods I - STT 466 - 4 credits
Advanced Linear Algebra - MTH 355 - 3 credits
Non-Western World: Comparative Studies - CST _____ - 3 credits
Total Credits - 14
Winter Quarter, Junior Year
Theory of Statistics II - STT 462 - 4 credits
Statistical Methods II - STT 467 - 4 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Economic Life - EC 200 - 3 credits
Electives - 4 credits
Total Credits - 15
Spring Quarter, Junior Year
Introduction to Experimental Designs - MTH 469 - 4 credits
Mathematics and Statistics Elective - MTH/STT _____ - 3 credits
Electives - 8 credits
Total Credits - 15
Fall Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables I - MTH 431 - 3 credits
Mathematics and Statistics Elective - MTH/STT _____ - 4 credits
Electives - 8 credits
Total Credits - 15
Winter Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables II - MTH 432 - 3 credits
Mathematics and Statistics Elective - MTH/STT _____ - 4 credits
Electives - 7 credits
Total Credits - 14
Spring Quarter, Senior Year
Optimization Techniques - MTH 407 - 3 credits
Undergraduate Statistics Seminar - MTH 492 - 3 credits
Electives - 8 credits
Total Credits - 14
Grand Total: 183 Credit Hours
* This is a "General Education" (GE) course, required of all undergraduates. In a few cases, alternatives are available. Please speak to your undergraduate advisor regarding substituting GE classes.
** Sequences in chemistry, biology, or earth & environmental science may be substituted for PHY 240/200 -- 242/202 -- 244/204.
