Mathematical Statistics Option
This is a rigorous program that leads to
a double major in statistics and mathematics. It prepares
students for graduate work in both applied statistics and
mathematical statistics or a quantitative field. Students
should consider additional courses in applied statistics.
Students are strongly encouraged to elect
CS 15900, CS 17700 or equivalent in partial fulfillment of the
laboratory science requirement or computing requirement.
MA 30100 is encouraged for most students as preparation
for
MA 34100.
Courses
The following statistics and mathematics courses are
required beyond the calculus sequence. (A higher-level
course in the same subject area can be substituted for a
required course.)
|
Course Title |
Credit |
Semester |
| Introduction
to Statistics: STAT
35000 |
3 |
3 or 4 |
| Linear
Algebra:
MA 35100 and
MA 35300 |
6 |
4 and
5 |
| Advanced
Calculus
MA 36200 (or
44200 or
51000) |
3 |
4 to 6 |
| Analysis:
MA 34100 (or
44000) |
3 |
5 or 6 |
| Probability:
STAT
41600 |
3 |
4 or 5 |
| Statistical
Theory: STAT
41700 |
3 |
5 or 7 |
| Applied
Regression Analysis: STAT
51200 |
3 |
5 or 6 |
| Statistics
Elective: One of STAT
42000, 51300,
51400 |
3 |
6-8 |
| Mathematics
Elective: One of
MA 36600 (differential equations),
37500 (discrete math),
42100 (linear programming),
42500 (complex analysis),
45000 (honors algebra),
45300 (abstract algebra),
52000 (Fourier Series and Boundary Value
Problems) |
3 |
6-8 |
Sample Plans of Study
Two sample plans of study are shown below, one for students who entered
prior to Fall 2007 and one for students who entered in
Fall 2007 or later. The Science Core Requirements changed in Fall 2007, so please be certain that you look at the appropriate sample plan of study.
Sample Plan of Study for students who entered prior to Fall 2007
124 credit hours are required for a
Bachelor of Science in statistics.
|
Sem |
Courses(Credits shown in
parentheses) |
| 1 |
MA 10800 (1) (Elective) |
MA 16100 or
16500 (4-5) |
Laboratory
Science (3-4) |
ENGL 10600 or
10800 (3-4) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 2 |
CS 15900,
CS 17700 or
18000 (3-4) |
MA 16200,
16600,
17300 or
18100 (4-5) |
Laboratory
Science (3-4) |
GEN ED
(3) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 3 |
STAT
35000 (3) |
MA 26100,
27100,
17400 or
18200 (4-5) |
MA 301 (3) |
CS or Lab
Science (3-4) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 4 |
MA 35100 (3) |
MA 36200 (3) |
Elective |
GEN ED
(3) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 5 |
STAT
41600 (3) |
MA 35300 (3) |
Elective |
ADV COMP
(3) |
GEN ED
(3) |
| 6 |
STAT
41700 (3) |
MA 34100 (3) |
Elective |
GEN ED
(3) |
Elective |
| 7 |
STAT 51200
(3) |
STAT
Elective (3) |
Elective |
GEN ED
(3) |
Elective |
| 8 |
MA Elective
(3) |
Elective |
Elective |
GEN ED
(3) |
Elective |
Sample Plan of Study for students who entered in Fall 2007 or later
124 credit hours are required for a
Bachelor of Science in statistics.
| Sem |
Courses(Credits shown in
parentheses) |
| |
Math Requirements |
Science Core Requirements (Effective Fall 2007) |
Electives |
Hours |
| 1 |
MA 16100 or 16500 (4-5) |
|
ENGL 10600 or 10800 (3-4) |
Language 101002 (3-4) |
|
MA 10800 |
Free/Minor (3) |
14 - 17 |
| 2 |
MA 16200, 16600, 17300 or 18100 (4-5) |
|
CS 17700 (4) |
Language 102002 (3-4) |
SCI 130003 (1) |
Free/Minor (3) |
|
15 - 17 |
| 3 |
MA 26100, 17400, 18200 or 27100 (4-5) |
|
General Education (3) |
Language/Culture2 (3-4) |
Teamwork Experience3 |
MA 301 (3) |
Free/Minor (3) |
16 - 18 |
| 4 |
MA 35100 (3) |
|
STAT
35000 (3) |
Writing/Present (3-4) |
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (3) |
15 - 16 |
| 5 |
MA 35300 (3) |
STAT
41600, STAT
51600 (3) |
Lab Science I (3-4) |
|
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (3) |
15 - 16 |
| 6 |
MA 36200, MA 44200, MA 51000 (3) |
STAT
41700, STAT
51700 (3) |
Lab Science II (3-4) |
Great Issues (3) |
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (0-3) |
15 - 19 |
| 7 |
MA 34100, MA 44000 (3) |
STAT 51200 (3) |
General Education I (3) |
Multidisciplinary1 (3-4) |
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (0-1) |
15 - 17 |
| 8 |
MA Elective
- One of
MA 36600,
MA 37500,
MA 42100,
MA 42500,
MA 45300 (45000),
MA 52000 (3) |
STAT
Elective - One of STAT 51300, 51400, STAT 42000, IE 53000(3) |
General Education II (3) |
|
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (3) |
15 |
- Multidisciplinary--can be an approved course, minor, or dual degree
- Language and Culture requirement may also be satisfied via an approved Study Abroad for a semester
- SCI 13000 and experience is one of the many options for teamwork requirement. See www.science.purdue.edu/core for more information.
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