Mathematics: Statistics (BS.MAT.STA)

 

This major is for students who want to combine mathematics, statistics, and applications. This program prepares students for a variety of high-demand careers in industry and government, or for further study.

Students who complete the Mathematics major are able to:

1. Analyze given information and utilize computational skills, algorithms, and theoretical knowledge to solve problems;
2. Communicate mathematics clearly and effectively: read with understanding and interpret, express ideas orally and in writing;
3. Choose and employ current technologies to explore a phenomenon, model a problem, analyze data, and draw conclusions;
4. Develop and test conjectures, and read, construct, critique, and present rigorous mathematical proofs.

Upon successfully completing the major, graduates will be well equipped to secure desired employment in education, pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science, as well as to pursue graduate studies in mathematics or math-related programs of study.

 

Note: Dual Advisors in Mathematics/Statistics and Computer Systems are required for the major.  An additional advisor in your chosen concentration is highly recommended.

 

MAT 1530 - Applied Calculus  3 cr

Or

MAT 1531 - Calculus I   4 cr  (required for the Statistics concentration)

 

And complete the following:

MAT 3210 - Linear Algebra  3 cr

MAT 3250 - Applied Statistics with SPSS   3 cr

MAT 4010 - Design of Experiments  3 cr 

MAT 4020 - Applied Linear Regression  3 cr

                                                           

 

Statistics Concentration (26 cr)

Complete the following courses (23 cr):

CIS 2031 - C/C++ Programming I   3 cr

MAT 2532 - Calculus II   4 cr

MAT 3533 - Calculus III   4 cr

MAT 3220 - Probability   3 cr

MAT 3230 - Mathematical Statistics  3 cr

MAT 3410 - Introduction to Mathematical Proofs   3 cr

MAT 4720 - Senior Seminar   3 cr

 

And complete one of the following courses: (3 cr)

MAT 3310 - Differential Equations   3 cr

MAT 4110 - Advanced Calculus   3 cr

MAT 4140 - Geometry   3 cr

 

                                                Total credits for major:        42

Business Analytics Concentration (18-19 cr)

Complete one of the following courses (3-4 cr):

MAT 2022 - Statistics II  3 cr

MAT 2025 - Business Analytics   4 cr

 

And complete the following courses (15 cr):

MAT 2021 - Statistics I   3 cr

CIS 2015 - R Programming   3 cr

CIS 2210 - Python Programming   3 cr

CIS 3040 - Databases   3 cr

CIS 4410 - Big Data & Data Mining    3 cr

                                                                                   

And complete a minimum of 12 credits from the following courses (12 cr):

BUS 2460 - Worksheets as Analysis Tools    3 cr

BUS 3270 - Data-Driven Marketing    3 cr

BUS 4030 - Marketing Research    3 cr

BUS 4110 - Operations Management    3 cr

BUS 4130 - Quantitative Business Decisions    3 cr

                                                                        Total 45-47 cr

Healthcare Analytics Concentration (29 cr)

Note: Only students majoring in Nursing are allowed to complete this option for a Content Area.

 

Complete one of the following courses (3 cr):

MAT 1350 - Statistics and Health   3 cr

MAT 2021 - Statistics I   3 cr

 

And complete the following courses (15 cr):

MAT 2022 - Statistics II   3 cr

CIS 2015 - R Programming   3 cr

CIS 2210 - Python Programming    3 cr

CIS 3040 - Databases   3 cr

CIS 4410 - Big Data & Data Mining    3 cr

                                                                                   

 

And complete a minimum of 11 credits from the following courses (11 cr):

BIO 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I   4 cr

BIO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II   4 cr

NUR 2012 - Health Assessment   4 cr

NUR 2510 - Evidence-Based Nursing Informatics   3 cr

NUR 3075 - Public Health Nursing   5 cr

                                                                        Total 44-45 cr