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Statistics

Statistics is the science of modeling, summarizing, and analyzing data, and of using mathematics and computing tools to make predictions and decisions in the face of uncertainty. Statistical ideas are applicable in any area involving quantitative measurement and in almost every area of scholarly pursuit. The major, administered by the Department of Statistics, is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of statistical inference and a familiarity with the methods of applied statistical analysis. A major in statistics will prepare students for a career in business, industry, or government, and for further graduate study in statistics or in a related area.

Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum

E-mail: stat@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/STAT/f_STAT.shtml

Degree title: Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 47-48 hours

General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: Distinction will be awarded on the basis of the selection of 300-level courses in statistics and the grade point average in required courses.

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS1
10-11     Select one from:
          Calculus through MATH 242-Calculus of Several 
           Variables 
          Calculus through MATH 245-Calculus, II, or equivalent.
3         Select one from:
           MATH 315-Linear Transformations and Matrices 
           MATH 318-Introduction to Linear Algebra
3         Select one from:
           MATH 247-Intermediate Analysis
           MATH 280-Advanced Calculus
4          STAT 310-Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 
            and Probability, I 
3          STAT 311-Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 
            and Probability, II
3         Select one from:
           STAT 324-Analysis of Variance
           STAT 325-Applied Regression and Design
9         Select three courses at least two of which must be 
           from List A:
          List A
           MATH 366-Introduction to Probability Theory, II
           STAT 326-Sampling and Categorical Data
           STAT 327-Statistical Consulting
           STAT 328-Statistical Computing
           STAT 329-Time Series Analysis
           STAT 330-Topics in Applied Statistics
          List B2
           MATH 346-Complex Variables and Applications 
     or 
           MATH 348-Introduction to Higher Analysis: Complex
            Variables
           MATH 344-Elementary Real Analysis 
     or 
           MATH 347-Introduction to Higher Analysis: 
            Real Variables
           STAT 324-Analysis of Variance
           STAT 325-Applied Regression and Design
variable  A working knowledge of a programming language 
           (satisfied, for instance, by C S 101, 105, or 121).
12        A secondary subject in which statistical methods are
           applicable. No more than 6 of these hours may be 
           in courses emphasizing statistical methods. Course
           selection must have adviser approval.

Twelve hours advanced-level (300- or approved 200-level) courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

1. It is strongly recommended that STAT 100 be taken during the freshman or sophomore year as an early introduction to statistical ideas. Highly prepared students who are able to take STAT 310 before the junior year should not take STAT 100.

2. Or STAT 324 or 325 if not used above

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