Mathematics Major: Applied Statistics - BS

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/

Student Learning Outcomes

• Content knowledge and skills: Students possess specific technical/analytical skills and conceptual understanding in core areas of mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, combinatorics, differential equations, advanced calculus (analysis), probability, mathematical statistics, complex analysis & modern algebra.
• Context and modeling: Students connect different areas of mathematics with other disciplines; they effectively use the interplay between applications and problem-solving, applying what they know from one realm to answer questions from another. Students use concepts and skills from the core areas to formulate mathematical models and solve multi-step problems. Students demonstrate knowledge of a discipline by making effective use of mathematics.
• Mathematical rigor: Students can reason rigorously in mathematical arguments. They can follow abstract mathematical arguments and write their proofs.
• Communication: Students can communicate mathematics: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students effectively use the library, conduct research, and make oral and written presentations of their findings.
• Computers: Students can write programs or use mathematical software to explore, visualize, solve mathematical problems and verify analytical calculations.
• Flexible problem solving: Students can transfer facts, concepts, and skills learned in a given context to solve problems in novel settings.