Mathematics with Concentration in Statistics and Applied Mathematics BS
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Description
Students in the statistics and applied math concentration will learn essential skills in sampling, experimental design, data modeling, and computer programming skills for model development and data analysis.
Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate proficiency at formulating questions and use appropriate mathematical techniques to solve problems, both inside and outside mathematics.
2. Students will recognize the need for mathematical rigor, and competently analyze and produce rigorous mathematical arguments.
3. Students will be able to use appropriate technologies and media to seek out and understand mathematics, and clearly communicate the results and conclusions to both professional and non-professional audiences.
4. Students will be exposed to the major areas of mathematics with an emphasis on making connections between the disciplines.
5. Students will demonstrate proficiency and expertise in sampling, experimental design, and data analysis.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum
English (3-8 units)
Please see the English section of the College's Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits)
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Mathematics (4 credits)
Natural Sciences (8 credits; 1 of the following combinations)
Fine Arts (3 credits, 1 course)
Please see the Fine Arts section of the College's Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Please see the Constitution section of the College's Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits, 2 courses)
Please see the Humanities section of the College's Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits, one course)
Please see the Social Sciences section of the College's Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits, 1 course)
Please see the Cultural Diversity section of the College Core Curriculum
Major Requirements
Must pass courses in this section with a C- or better
Math Courses (15 courses, 47 units)
Must pass courses in this section with a C- or better
Math Elective (3 credits)
Must pass courses in this section with a C- or better
Choose one of the following (3 credits):
Statistics and applied mathematics courses (15 units, 5 courses)
Must pass courses in this section with a C- or better.
| CS 135 | Computer Science I | 3.00 |
| CS 202 | Computer Science II | 3.00 |
| MATH 420 | Mathematical Modeling | 3.00 |
| STAT 461 | A First Course in Probability | 3.00 |
| STAT 467 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I | 3.00 |
Upper Division Math-Related Electives (3 credits)
Must pass courses in this section with a C- or better.
Choose one course (3 units) from any upper-division MATH/STAT course or a subject-matter course with substantial quantitative content (with Advisor approval).
| | Upper Division MATH or Upper Division STAT elective | 3.00 |
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Concentration in Statistics and Applied Mathematics
| College Core Curriculum |
33-43
|
| Mathematics Courses |
50 |
| Statistics & Applied Mathematics |
18 |
| Electives |
9-19 |
| Total Credits |
120 |