Statistics Minor

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Statistics is widely used in science, industry and government. Statistical methods are used to collect, analyze, and interpret data in natural and social sciences, business, and engineering. The courses in the Statistics Minor focus on applied topics that are useful for students in a variety of disciplines.

A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Statistics Minor. Calculus I (MTH 1410) and Calculus II (MTH 2410) are not listed in the requirements for the Statistics Minor, but these courses are prerequisites for courses in the minor. In particular, MTH 1410 is a prerequisite and MTH 2410 is a corequisite for MTH 3210. A Statistics Minor cannot be combined with a Mathematics Major.

Prerequisites

MTH 1410 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 2410 - Calculus II Credits: 4

Required Courses

MTH 2140 - Computational Matrix Algebra Credits: 2 *
MTH 3210 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 4
MTH 3220 - Statistical Methods Credits: 4
MTH 4230 - Regression and Computational Statistics Credits: 4
Subtotal: 14-16 credits

Elective

One elective course must be chosen from among:

MTH 2520 - R Programming Credits: 4
MTH 3510 - SAS Programming Credits: 4
MTH 4210 - Probability Theory Credits: 4
CS 1050 - Computer Science 1 Credits: 4
CSS 1247 - Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic Credits: 4
CSS 1510 - Computer Programming: FORTRAN Credits: 4
Subtotal: 4 credits
Total for Statistics Minor: 18-20 credits
* MTH 2140 may be replaced with MTH 3140 or MTH 3130 (4 credits).