Mathematics Major: Applied Statistics - BS

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A BS degree in Applied Statistics (MTHAS) is designed to educate and train students in the applications of data analysis and computational statistics. Students acquire in-depth knowledges and skills in statistical analyses and computing to work as an applied statistician in a variety of industries, government, or nonprofit agencies or for graduate studies.Students also gain effective communication skills for the presentation of analysis or results.

Students must complete the required Applied Statistics core courses including Math US-5A and 5B.

Also, students must take 9 credits of recommended Mathematics (MTH), Computer Information Science (CIS), or Data Science (DSC) electives.

All math, CIS, and DSC courses counting for the major must be completed with a C- or higher.

You can find detailed info regarding the mathematics program at the site http://www.umassd.edu/cas/math/undergraduateprograms/

Total Credits: 120

Required Core Courses in Major

DSC 101 - Introduction to Data Science Credits: 3
MTH 147 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 3
MTH 151 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 152 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 181 - Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 3
MTH 182 - Discrete Mathematics II Credits: 3
MTH 231 - Elementary Statistics I: Exploratory Data Analysis Credits: 3
MTH 280 - Introduction to Scientific Computation Credits: 3
MTH 331 - Probability Credits: 3
MTH 332 - Mathematical Statistics Credits: 3
MTH 333 - Statistical Computing Credits: 3.00
MTH 420 - High Performance Scientific Computing Credits: 3
MTH 431 - Applied Statistical Investigation Credits: 3.00
MTH 432 - Applied Statistical Consulting Credits: 3
MTH 463 - Math Modeling Credits: 3
MTH 473 - Numerical Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MTH 474 - Numerical Optimization Credits: 3

Major Electives

Nine (9) credits required from the following:

MTH 311 - Advanced Calculus I Credits: 3
MTH 312 - Advanced Calculus II Credits: 3
MTH 361 - Numerical Analysis I Credits: 3
MTH 362 - Numerical Analysis II Credits: 3
MTH 421 - Complex Analysis Credits: 3
MTH 441 - Modern Algebra I Credits: 3
MTH 461 - Elementary Topology Credits: 3
MTH 465 - Small World Networks Credits: 3
MTH 499 - Selected Topics In Math Credits: 3
DSC 201 - Data Analysis and Visualization Credits: 3
DSC 301 - Matrix Methods for Data Analysis Credits: 3
CIS 115 - Computer Program With C Credits: 3
CIS 180 - Object-Oriented Prog I Credits: 4
CIS 181 - Object-Oriented Prog II Credits: 4
CIS 360 - Algorithms & Data Struct Credits: 4

Additional Requirements

Students are also required to complete:

8 credits of a science elective at the major level including PHY 113 and PHY 114
18 credits of Social Science and Humanities courses

Students must also complete all College Studies and University Studies requirements for their degree.

For more information regarding University Studies: http://www.umassd.edu/generaleducation/universitystudies/universitystudiescurriculum/