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.

Major (Honours Program)

Semester 1
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
One of
BIOL*1070 [0.50] Discovering Biodiversity
BIOL*1080 [0.50] Biological Concepts of Health
BIOL*1090 [0.50] Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss
Semester 2
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
MATH*1210 [0.50] Calculus II
PHYS*1010 [0.50] Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
One of
BIOL*1070 [0.50] Discovering Biodiversity
BIOL*1080 [0.50] Biological Concepts of Health
BIOL*1090 [0.50] Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
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:

  1. 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.

  2. At least 2.00 credits in Statistics must be at the 4000 level.

  3. 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.

  4. At least 1.00 credits in Arts or Social Science must be completed.

Minor (Honours Program)

A total of 5.00 credits in Statistics and Mathematics are required, including:

One of:
MATH*1080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
MATH*1200 [0.50] Calculus I
One of:
MATH*1210 [0.50] Calculus II
MATH*2080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus II
One of:
MATH*2150 [0.50] Applied Matrix Algebra
MATH*2160 [0.50] Linear Algebra I
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
STAT*2050 [0.50] Statistics II
STAT*3100 [0.50] Introductory Mathematical Statistics I
STAT*3110 [0.50] Introductory Mathematical Statistics II
STAT*3240 [0.50] Applied Regression Analysis
0.50 additional credits in Statistics
0.50 additional credits in Statistics or Mathematics
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