X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Statistics (STAT)

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Physical and Engineering Science

Students in this program will acquire the ability to use modern statistical methods in a variety of applications, the theoretical understanding necessary to develop statistical methods to meet new needs and a solid preparation for further study. As well, since statistical computing is a fundamental tool for the application and development of modern statistical methods, students will develop skills in computer applications programming using such high-level languages as SAS and S-PLUS.

Students may enter this major in any semester. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. A total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major. Required 1000 level courses are listed under Semester 1 and Semester 2 of the recommended Schedule of Studies for Major. At least 8.00 credits in Statistics and Mathematics are required at the 2000 level or above, as follows: MATH*2130, MATH*2150, MATH*2160, MATH*2200, STAT*2040, STAT*2050, STAT*3100, STAT*3110, STAT*3210, STAT*3240, STAT*3320. Five other courses (2.50 credits) in Statistics at the 3000 or 4000 level, of which at least four (2.00 credits) must be at the 4000 level. One other course (0.50 credits) in Mathematics or Statistics at the 2000 level or above.

Recommended Schedule of Studies for Major (Honours Program)

Semester 1

BIOL*1030	[0.50]	Biology I
CHEM*1040	[0.50]	General Chemistry I
CIS*1500	[0.50]	Introduction to Programming
MATH*1200	[0.50]	Calculus I
PHYS*1000	[0.50]	An Introduction to Mechanics
Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3.

Semester 2

BIOL*1040	[0.50]	Biology II
CHEM*1050	[0.50]	General Chemistry II
MATH*1210	[0.50]	Calculus II
PHYS*1010	[0.50]	Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives*

Semester 3

MATH*2200

[0.50]

Advanced Calculus I

STAT*2040

[0.50]

Statistics I

One of:

MATH*2150	[0.50]	Applied Matrix Algebra
MATH*2160	[0.50]	Linear Algebra I

0.50 Arts or Social Science electives

0.50 electives**

Semester 4

MATH*2130	[0.50]	Numerical Methods
STAT*2050	[0.50]	Statistics II
1.50 electives**

Semester 5

STAT*3100	[0.50]	Introductory Mathematical Statistics I
STAT*3240	[0.50]	Applied Regression Analysis
STAT*3320	[0.50]	Sampling Theory with Applications
1.00 electives**

Semester 6

STAT*3110	[0.50]	Introductory Mathematical Statistics II
STAT*3210	[0.50]	Experimental Design
1.50 electives**

Semester 7

2.50 electives**

Semester 8

2.50 electives**

*The recommended Arts or Social Science elective can be postponed to a future semester if the student wishes to take STAT*2040 in Semester 2.

** Electives must satisfy the following requirements:

Electives must include at least 2.50 credits in Statistics at the 3000 or 4000 level, and an additional 0.50 credits in Statistics or Mathematics at the 2000 level or above.
At least 2.00 credits in Statistics must be at the 4000 level.
Electives plus core courses must include at least 6.00 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the B.Sc. Program Committee approved list of science electives.
At least 1.00 credits in Arts or Social Science must be completed.