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Statistics: Programs of Study

Sample programs have been provided for both the theoretical and the applied tracks as guides in course selection. However, students are strongly encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor in planning their programs. The theoretical statistics track is intended for students who plan to pursue graduate degrees in mathematical statistics and/or the theory of probability. The applied statistics tract has been developed for students who wish to pursue careers in business or industry immediately upon graduation.

Theoretical Statistics

 Mathematics:

 One of the first-year calculus sequences:
MAT 150-1-2 Calculus I, II, III;
or MAT 160-1-2 Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors I, II, III;
or MAT 170-1-2 ProMath Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors I, II, III
(prerequisite or corequisite: MAT 131 or placement by the Mathematics Diagnostic Test)

Note: The 160-1-2 and 170-1-2 sequences are only offered beginning in the autumn quarter of each year. Both sequences are highly recommended for students concentrating in mathematics.
  Either MAT 215 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (prerequisite: MAT 151 or 161 or 171)

or the combination of MAT 140 and 141 Discrete Mathematics I and II (prerequisite: MAT 130 or placement by the Mathematics Diagnostic Test)
  MAT 260-261 Multivariable Calculus I and II (prerequisite: MAT 152 or 162 or 172 or consent of instructor)

Note: MAT 260-261 is only offered in the autumn and winter quarters.
  MAT 262 Linear Algebra (prerequisite: MAT 260)

Note: MAT 262 is only offered in the spring quarter.
  MAT 351-2-3 Probability and Statistics I, II, and III (prerequisite: MAT 261 or consent of instructor)

Note: The 351-2-3 sequence may only be started in the autumn quarter.
  MAT 370 Advanced Linear Algebra (prerequisite: MAT 262)
  MAT 385 Numerical Analysis I (prerequisite: MAT 262 or the combination of MAT 220 and either 152, 162, or 172; and a programming course)
  Either MAT 356 Applied Regression Analysis or MAT 358 Applied Time Series and Forecasting (prerequisite for both courses: MAT 353)

Additional Strongly Recommended Mathematics Course:

MAT 350 Statistical Methods (prerequisite: MAT 348, or MAT 323, or BMS 142, or BMS 157)

Additional Recommended Mathematics Courses:

MAT 335-336 Real Analysis I and II (prerequisite: either MAT 152, 162, or 172 and either MAT 141 or 215)

MAT 337 Complex Analysis (prerequisite: MAT 261 and either MAT 141 or 215)

Notes: MAT 335 is strongly recommended for students considering graduate study in mathematical statistics. MAT 335, 336 and 337 are offered in alternating years in the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, respectively.

MAT 326 Sample Survey Methods (prerequisite: MAT 353; or either 348, 323, BMS 142, or BMS 157 and instructor’s consent)

MAT 328 Design of Experiments (prerequisite: MAT 353; or either 348, 323, BMS 142, or BMS 157 and instructor’s consent)

MAT 354 Multivariate Statistics (prerequisite: MAT 353 and 262 or instructor’s consent)

MAT 355 Stochastic Processes (prerequisite: MAT 353)

MAT 357 Nonparametric Statistics (prerequisite: MAT 353 or either 348, 323, BMS 142, or BMS 157 and instructor’s consent)

Recommended Computer Science Course:

 Either Computer Science 215 Introduction to Structured Programming Using C++ (corequisite: MAT 140)
or CSC 240 Personal Computing for Programmers (prerequisite: MAT 130 or equivalent)

 

Applied Statistics  

 Mathematics:

 One of the first-year calculus sequences:
MAT 150-1-2 Calculus I, II, III;
or MAT 160-1-2 Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors I, II, III;
or MAT 170-1-2 ProMath Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors I, II, III
(prerequisite or corequisite: MAT 131 or placement by the Mathematics Diagnostic Test)

Note: The 160-1-2 and 170-1-2 sequences are only offered beginning in the autumn quarter of each year. Both sequences are highly recommended for students concentrating in mathematics.
  Either MAT 215 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (prerequisite: MAT 151 or 161 or 171)

or the combination of MAT 140 and 141 Discrete Mathematics I and II (prerequisite: MAT 130 or placement by the Mathematics Diagnostic Test)
  MAT 260-261 Multivariable Calculus I and II (prerequisite: MAT 152 or 162 or 172 or consent of instructor)

Note: MAT 260-261 is only offered in the autumn and winter quarters.
  MAT 262 Linear Algebra (prerequisite: MAT 260)

Note: MAT 262 is only offered in the spring quarter.
  MAT 351-2-3 Probability and Statistics I, II, and III (prerequisite: MAT 261 or consent of instructor)

Note: The 351-2-3 sequence may only be started in the autumn quarter.
  Either MAT 356 Applied Regression Analysis or MAT 358 Applied Time Series and Forecasting (prerequisite for both courses: MAT 353) 
  MAT 326 Sample Survey Methods (prerequisite: MAT 353; or either 348, 323, BMS 142, or BMS 157 and instructor’s consent)
   MAT 328 Design of Experiments (prerequisite: MAT 353; or either 348, 323, BMS 142, or BMS 157 and instructor’s consent)

Additional Strongly Recommended Mathematics Course:

MAT 350 Statistical Methods (prerequisite: MAT 348, or MAT 323, or BMS 142, or BMS 157)

Additional Recommended Mathematics Courses:

 MAT 356 Applied Regression Analysis (prerequisite: MAT 353) 

MAT 354 Multivariate Statistics (prerequisite: MAT 353 and 262 or instructor’s consent)

MAT 357 Nonparametric Statistics (prerequisite: MAT 353 or either 348, 323, BMS 142, or BMS 157 and instructor’s consent)

MAT 358 Applied Time Series and Forecasting (prerequisite: MAT 353) 

Recommended Computer Science Course:

 Either Computer Science 215 Introduction to Structured Programming Using C++ (corequisite: MAT 140)
or CSC 240 Personal Computing for Programmers (prerequisite: MAT 130 or equivalent)

 

 Additional Notes


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