STATS-MIN - Statistics (Minor)
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Program Overview
The undergraduate minor in Statistics is designed to complement major degree programs primarily in the social and natural sciences. Students with an undergraduate Statistics minor should find broadened possibilities for employment. The Statistics minor provides valuable preparation for professional degree studies in postgraduate academic programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to be able to:
Select the appropriate statistical methodology for the problem at hand
Analyze statistical methodology regarding its appropriateness and limitations critically
Present and interpret the result of statistical analyses
Minimum Units in the Program
Minimum University Units
Degree Requirements
Complete a total of 23 units comprised of courses from the lists below.
All courses for the minor must be taken for a letter grade.
Students may not overlap ("double-count") courses when completing multiple major and/or minor requirements. If a student is using a class for their major, they would need to find another suitable course to satisfy the requirements for the minor.
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Students who have previously taken Stats 116 can count it towards this requirement. Stats 118 has a prerequisite of Stats 117. CS 109, MS&E 120, or EE 178 can be substituted for Stats 117.
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STATS 200 may not be substituted or waived (with the exception of STATS 200Q).
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Note that CME 102 is not a suitable course to use in place of MATH 52; if a student has taken CME 102, they will need to take one of the alternative courses to satisfy the Qualifying Course requirement.
Complete at least 3 courses from the list below for a total of at least 9 units.
Complete a total of 3 courses, for a total of at least 9 units, from this course set, from the list of pre-approved courses below, or some combination from both lists.
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Note: Students may only take one pre-approved elective course outside of statistics.
Please refer to our website for recommended courses.
Students may choose a DATASCI elective course from the following list. Students may only take one pre-approved elective course outside of statistics.