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STAT - Statistics Minor

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Statistics Minor

An understanding of statistics is increasingly important in all industries as data can be mined for trends, predictive analysis, and needs of consumers. This minor not only offers the mathematical background needed, but also computer programming courses that will teach students to use industry software to manipulate and interpret big data. Coursework includes Probability and Statistics, Data Visualization and Data Techniques, Multivariate and Big Data Analysis, and Data Science with Python.

Degree Requirements

The Statistics Minor Requirement is a minimum of 20 credit hours as follows:

One of the following introductory statistics courses, with MATH 121 recommended.

BAIM 221

Statistics for Business Analytics

3 cr.

IE 212

Probability and Statistics

3 cr.

MATH 120

Intro Statistics for the Arts & Sciences

3 cr.

MATH 121

Introductory Probability & Statistics I

3 cr.

PSY 207

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

3 cr.

Subtotal: 3 cr.

The Following Four Courses:

MATH 221

Introductory Probability & Statistics II

3 cr.

MATH 306

Linear Algebra

3 cr.

MATH 331

Computation in Statistics

3 cr.

MATH 441

Data Visualization & Data Techniques

3 cr.

Subtotal: 12 cr.

MATH 306 has a prerequisite of either MATH 124 or MATH 134 or MATH 251.

One of the Following Courses:

BAIM 450

Multivariate & Big Data Analysis

3 cr.

EC 386

Econometrics

3 cr.

IE 429

Design and Analysis of Experiments

3 cr.

MATH 372

Probability

3 cr.

MATH 384

Applied Regression & Time Series

3 cr.

Subtotal: 3 cr.

One of the Following Computer Programming Courses:

CS 102/IT 102

Introduction to Programming

4 cr.

CS 171

Programming for Mathematics

4 cr.

BAIM 315

Data Science with Python

3 cr.

ENGR 105/HONE 105

Computer Programming for Engineers

2 cr.

Subtotal: 2-4 cr.

Total Credit Hours: 20-22