Minor in Statistics
The statistics minor has a minimum requirement of 34 credits. The minor in statistics consists of 8 required courses (28 units) and 2 elective courses (6 units). Our goal with the statistics minor is to offer a concentrated applied and theoretical curriculum. The statistics minor is suitable for chemistry, computer science & engineering, mathematics, and physics majors who already complete coursework in Calculus and/or Statistics with Applications. Upon completion of this program, students will
1. understand fundamental theoretical and applied principles of statistics needed for the job market.
2. acquire programming skills required for data analysis.
3. be able to communicate effective statistical concepts to statisticians and non-statisticians, both verbally and in writing.
4. be able to effectively conduct quantitative analyses which is compliant with industry and academic standards.
Requirements for a minor in Statistics (34 units)
| Lower-division Requirements (19) | ||
| MATH 2210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2220 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2265 | Statistics with Applications | 3 |
| MATH 2310 | Applied Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 2320 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| Upper-division Requirements (9) | ||
| MATH 3460 | Probability Theory | 3 |
| MATH 3465 | Computational Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 4360 | Linear Statistical Models | 3 |
| Electives (6) | ||
| Two courses chosen from the following, with at least one MATH course. MATH 5510 may count towards elective units with departmental permission. | 6 | |
| Statistical Methods for Machine Learning | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Big Data Analytics | ||
| Biostatistics for Health Science | ||
| Advanced Psychological Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics and Experimental Design | ||
| Total Units | 34 | |