Statistics Option

Statistics Major

A minimum grade of C is required in the courses counting for credit for this program. In exceptional circumstances a grade of D may be acceptable with the approval of the Chair of the Department in courses offered through the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Business.

Lower-level (1000-2000 level) requirements

• MATH 1003, MATH 1013, MATH 1503, MATH 2203, MATH 2513, MATH 2523 (see note 3)
• STAT 1793, STAT 2793
• One of CS 1003, CMPE 1003, CS 1063 or CS 1073
• Science requirements (26 ch):

At least 18 ch in lecture courses and at least 8 ch in laboratory courses chosen from

• BIOL 1105 (lecture), BIOL 1205 (lecture), BIOL 1017 (lab)
• CHEM 1041 (lecture), CHEM 1046 (lab), CHEM 1072 (lecture), CHEM 1077 (lab)
  • Note: CHEM 1872/CHEM 1877 (5 ch) can be used to replace CHEM 1072/CHEM 1077 (5 ch).
• GEOL 1044, GEOL 1074
  • Note: Geology courses include 2 ch of laboratory components in each course
• PHYS 1011 (lecture), PHYS 1012 (lecture), PHYS 1021 (lab), PHYS 1022 (lab)
  • Note: APSC 1011/APSC 1015 and APSC 1021/APSC 1025 (10 ch) can be used to replace the full PHYS sequence (10 ch).
• An additional 24 ch of approved electives at any level (see note 2).

Upper-level (3000-4000 level) requirements

• MATH 3713, MATH 3733, MATH 3414 or equivalent (see note 3)
• STAT 3793, STAT 4793 (see note 3)
• An additional 15 ch of upper-level (3000 – 4000 level) STAT courses. An upper-level MATH course (excluding MATH 3633) may contribute to these 15 ch.
• 21 ch of upper-level (3000 - 4000 level) elective courses approved by the department.

Notes

1. It is recommended that MATH 2203 is taken in the first or second year.
2. Students should consult with the department for a list of approved electives.
3. Certain courses listed above are offered occasionally or in alternating years. Please consult the Course Listings for details.
4. MATH 1853 and MATH 2633 cannot be taken for credit in this program.

Minor in Statistics

A student who intends to pursue a Minor in Statistics is required to take 24 ch in Statistics. A maximum of 9 ch from Mathematics may contribute to these 24 ch. MATH 3633 cannot be taken for credit toward the Minor in Statistics. The Minor should be declared at the same time as the student's Major.