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 159,
CS 177 or equivalent in partial fulfillment of the
laboratory science requirement or computing requirement.
MA 301 is encouraged for most students as preparation
for
MA 341.
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
350 |
3 |
3 or 4 |
| Linear
Algebra:
MA 351 and
MA 353 |
6 |
4 and
5 |
| Advanced
Calculus
MA 362 (or
442 or
510) |
3 |
4 to 6 |
| Analysis:
MA 341 (or
440) |
3 |
5 or 6 |
| Probability:
STAT
416 |
3 |
4 or 5 |
| Statistical
Theory: STAT
417 |
3 |
5 or 7 |
| Applied
Regression Analysis: STAT
512 |
3 |
5 or 6 |
| Statistics
Elective: One of STAT
420, 513,
514 |
3 |
6-8 |
| Mathematics
Elective: One of
MA 366 (differential equations),
375 (discrete math),
421 (linear programming),
425 (complex analysis),
450,
453 (abstract algebra),
520 (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 108 (1) (Elective) |
MA 161 or
165 (4-5) |
Laboratory
Science (3-4) |
ENGL 106 or
108 (3-4) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 2 |
CS 159,
CS 177 or
180 (3-4) |
MA 162,
166,
173 or
181 (4-5) |
Laboratory
Science (3-4) |
GEN ED
(3) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 3 |
STAT
350 (3) |
MA 261,
271,
174 or
182 (4-5) |
MA 301 (3) |
CS or Lab
Science (3-4) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 4 |
MA 351 (3) |
MA 362 (3) |
Elective |
GEN ED
(3) |
Foreign
Language (3) |
| 5 |
STAT
416 (3) |
MA 353 (3) |
Elective |
ADV COMP
(3) |
GEN ED
(3) |
| 6 |
STAT
417 (3) |
MA 341 (3) |
Elective |
GEN ED
(3) |
Elective |
| 7 |
STAT 512
(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 161 or 165 (4-5) |
|
ENGL 106 or 108 (3-4) |
Language 1012 (3-4) |
|
MA 108 |
Free/Minor (3) |
14 - 17 |
| 2 |
MA 162, 166, 173 or 181 (4-5) |
|
CS 177 (4) |
Language 1022 (3-4) |
SCI 1303 (1) |
Free/Minor (3) |
|
15 - 17 |
| 3 |
MA 261, 174, 182 or 271 (4-5) |
|
General Education (3) |
Language/Culture2 (3-4) |
Teamwork Experience3 |
MA 301 (3) |
Free/Minor (3) |
16 - 18 |
| 4 |
MA 351 (3) |
|
STAT
350 (3) |
Writing/Present (3-4) |
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (3) |
15 - 16 |
| 5 |
MA 353 (3) |
STAT
416, STAT
516 (3) |
Lab Science I (3-4) |
|
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (3) |
15 - 16 |
| 6 |
MA 362, MA 442, MA 510 (3) |
STAT
417, STAT
517 (3) |
Lab Science II (3-4) |
Great Issues (3) |
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (0-3) |
15 - 19 |
| 7 |
MA 341, MA 440 (3) |
STAT 512 (3) |
General Education I (3) |
Multidisciplinary1 (3-4) |
|
Free/Minor (3) |
Free/Minor (0-1) |
15 - 17 |
| 8 |
MA Elective
- One of
MA 366,
MA 375,
MA 421,
MA 425,
MA 453 (450),
MA 520 (3) |
STAT
Elective - One of STAT 513, 514, STAT 420, IE 530(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 130 and experience is one of the many options for teamwork requirement. See www.science.purdue.edu/core for more information.
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