Statistics, B.S.

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Statisticians (data scientists) provide analytic solutions to scientific problems. Statistics is the process of using data to answer a research question. The B.S. in Statistics is applied with some theory.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires 120 credit hours, 42 of which are upper-division credits.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

30 Hours of Statistics - Required Courses:

STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
STAT 4015 - Regression Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 4025 - Design and Analysis of Experiments I Credits: 3
STAT 4255 - Mathematical Theory of Probability Credits: 3
STAT 4265 - Introduction to the Theory of Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 4300 - Applied Multivariate Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 4870 - Senior Thesis Credits: 3

Optional from (12 Hours)

STAT 4005 - Data Wrangling Credits:
STAT 4045 - Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 4070 - Causal Models Credits: 3
STAT 4115 - Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Credits: 3
STAT 4155 - Fundamentals of Sampling Credits: 3
STAT 4270 - Applied Bayesian Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 4350 - Survey Construction and Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 4360 - Spatial Statistics Credits: 3
STAT 4370 - Survival Analysis Credits: 3
STAT 4460 - Statistical Software Credits: 1
STAT 4880 - Problems in Statistics Credits: 1‑4

Mathematics (15 Hours)

MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 2210 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 3

Computer Science (6 Hours)

COSC 1010 - Computational Thinking and Programming Credits: 3
COSC 1030 - Computer Programming Credits: 4

Electives

Chosen so that at least 42 hours are at the 3000/4000/5000 level

Total Hours: at Least 120

Only grades of C or better will be accepted for the major.