Statistics Minor

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For a student who has not yet completed MTH 1210 and 1220 (Calculus I and II), the Statistics minor will take at least four semesters to complete. The student begins with MTH 1210 in the first of these semesters along with MTH 1151. In the second semester, the student should take MTH 1220. In the third semester, the student should take MTH 3210. In the fourth semester, the student should take MTH 3220. During these last three semesters, the student must also complete DSC 2010, MTH 2030 and an elective from the approved list in the catalog. Course rotations and prerequisites must be considered and it is possible that more than four semesters might be required to complete the minor.

Course Requirements

Research course in discipline 0-3 Hours
MTH 1151 Elementary Statistics for the Sciences 3 Hours
MTH 1162 Data Analysis Laboratory 1 Hours
MTH 1210 Calculus I 4 Hours
MTH 3210 Probability 3 Hours
MTH 3220 Mathematical Statistics 3 Hours

Technical Requirement:

MTH 1220 Calculus II 4 Hours

Select any two of the following courses: 6 Hours

ECO 3100 Economic & Business Forecasting 3 Hours
ECO 4100 Quantitative Analysis for Economists 3 Hours
MIS 3620 Business Data Management and Analysis 3 Hours
MKT 4440 Market Research 3 Hours
MTH 2030 Topics in Statistics 3 Hours
PSY 2400 Research Methods 4 Hours
PSY 4320 Psychological Testing 4 Hours

Total: 20 Hours

* The selected topics taught in the course will differ each year and students may receive credit for taking the course more than once.

Restrictions

Courses with an asterisk (*) following the title will not count toward either a major or a minor in mathematics.
French or German is recommended to fulfill language requirements for a B.A. degree in mathematics.
A grade of C or better in a prerequisite course is necessary in order for the prerequisite to have been satisfied.
Any deviation from the listed prerequisites must be approved by the Department Chair.