X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Statistics (STAT)

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

Knowledge of statistics is crucial for understanding our world. An understanding of statistics is vital in many disciplines including psychology, sociology, political science, marketing and economics. Students can choose to study statistics as a minor in the B.A. Honours Program or as an area of concentration in the General Program.

Area of Concentration (General Program)

A minimum of 5.00 credits in Statistics and Mathematics is required, including:

  1. no more than 1.00 credits from courses at the 1000 level

  2. 3.00 credits in statistics (STAT), 2.00 of which must be from courses at the 3000 level or above

Recommended Courses

MATH*1200 [0.50] Calculus I
MATH*1210 [0.50] Calculus II
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

* IPS*1500 can count toward this 0.50 credit

** IPS*1510 can count toward this 0.50 credit

Honours Programs

Students who minor in Statistics may not receive credit for the following courses unless taken to satisfy the requirements of another program: ECON*2740, PSYC*2010, PSYC*3320, SOAN*3120.

Minor (Honours Program)

A total of 5.00 credits is required to complete the minor, including:

(MATH*1080 or MATH*1200)*
(MATH*1210 or MATH*2080)**
MATH*1160 [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

* IPS*1500 can count toward this 0.50 credit

** IPS*1510 can count toward this 0.50 credit

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