BS in Statistics: Quality Science Emphasis (59–66 hours*)

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1. No more than three hours of D credit is allowed in major courses.
2. Complete the following preparation core courses:
   MATH 112 : Calculus 1. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 112 : Calculus 1. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 110 and 111 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Differential and integral calculus: limits; continuity; the derivative and applications; extrema; the definite integral; fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hopital's rule.
   NOTE:	Honors also.
   
   
   MATH 113 : Calculus 2. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 113 : Calculus 2. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Techniques and applications of integration; sequences, series, convergence tests, power series; parametric equations; polar coordinates.
   NOTE:	Honors also.
   
   
3. Complete one course from the following:
   STAT 221 : Principles of Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 221 : Principles of Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 110 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Stemplots, boxplots, histograms, scatterplots; central tendency, variability; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing involving one and two means and proportions; contingency tables, regression; computer package.
   NOTE:	Honors and Independent Study also.
   
   
   STAT 321 : Elements of Mathematical Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 321 : Elements of Mathematical Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 113 or 119 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Probability, random variables, frequency distributions, estimation and tests of hypotheses from a theoretical standpoint.
   
   
   STAT 331 : Introduction to Bayesian Statistics. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 331 : Introduction to Bayesian Statistics. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 113.
   DESCRIPTION:	The scientific method; conditional probability; Bayesian methods; models for proportions; densities for proportions; models for means; densities for means; regression analysis.
   
   
   STAT 332 : Quality Improvement for Industry. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 332 : Quality Improvement for Industry. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or 119.
   DESCRIPTION:	Quality management philosophies (Deming, etc.) Strategies for continuous improvement. Graphical and numerical methods of data analysis. Process control charts. Design and analysis of experiments for process characterization and improvement.
   
   
   
   Note: Students who have passed the AP statistics exam or an introductory statistics course should not take Stat 221.
4. Complete the following statistics core courses:
   STAT 291 : Teaching Elementary Statistics in a Laboratory Setting. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 291 : Teaching Elementary Statistics in a Laboratory Setting. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 221.
   DESCRIPTION:	Supervised training and experience in teaching statistical concepts, managing lab experiences, using active learning strategies, and evaluating student performance.
   
   
   STAT 292 : Teaching Elementary Statistics in a Laboratory Setting. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 292 : Teaching Elementary Statistics in a Laboratory Setting. (.5:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 291.
   DESCRIPTION:	Supervised training and experience in teaching statistical concepts, managing lab experiences, using learning activities, and evaluating student performance.
   
   
   STAT 336 : Statistical Methods 1. (6:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 336 : Statistical Methods 1. (6:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 221, Math 113.
   DESCRIPTION:	Estimation and hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, multiple regression, subset selection procedures; residual, influence, and collinearity diagnostics.
   
   
   STAT 337 : Statistical Methods 2. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 337 : Statistical Methods 2. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 336.
   DESCRIPTION:	Single-factor analysis of variance; multifactor analysis of variance; analysis of factor-level means; diagnostics; analysis of covariance; basic study design; random effects.
   
   
5. Complete the following:
   STAT 124 : SAS Certification 1. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 124 : SAS Certification 1. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F 1st block; W 1st block.
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 221 or equivalent with instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	SAS basic programming certification.
   
   
   STAT 224 : Statistical Computing 1. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 224 : Statistical Computing 1. (2:2:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F 2nd block; W 2nd block.
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 124.
   DESCRIPTION:	Statistical programming using the data step in SAS; basic Procs; Proc MEAN, SORT, TABULATE, SQL, and REPORT; ODS; simple MACROS.
   
   
   STAT 332 : Quality Improvement for Industry. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 332 : Quality Improvement for Industry. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or 119.
   DESCRIPTION:	Quality management philosophies (Deming, etc.) Strategies for continuous improvement. Graphical and numerical methods of data analysis. Process control charts. Design and analysis of experiments for process characterization and improvement.
   
   
   STAT 421 : Introduction to Probability and Statistical Theory. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 421 : Introduction to Probability and Statistical Theory. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 113 or equivalent; Stat 336.
   DESCRIPTION:	Probability; random variables; probability models; methods of estimation; sampling distribution and the Central Limit Theorem; Neyman-Pearson hypothesis testing.
   
   
   STAT 431 : Experimental Design. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 431 : Experimental Design. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 337 or 511.
   DESCRIPTION:	Basic designs, power and sample size, Latin squares, incomplete blocks, change-over designs, factorials, fractional factorials, confounding, split-plots, response surface designs.
   
   
   STAT 462 : Quality Control and Industrial Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 462 : Quality Control and Industrial Statistics. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F odd years
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 332 or 336.
   RECOMMENDED:	Stat 337.
   DESCRIPTION:	Six sigma; tools with which to define, measure, analyze, improve, control. Advanced concepts in control charts, applying experimental design for process and product improvement.
   
   
   STAT 466 : Introduction to Reliability. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   STAT 466 : Introduction to Reliability. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Stat 332 or 361; 321 or 421 or 441.
   DESCRIPTION:	Mathematics, distributions, management, and maintenance of basic reliability concepts; collection and analysis of test data; fault tree analysis; applying reliability in various areas.
   
   
6. Complete two courses from the following:
   ACC 200 : Principles of Accounting. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ACC 200 : Principles of Accounting. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:	Financial and managerial accounting principles. Basic accounting statements, processes, and management applications. Open to all students.
   NOTE:	Independent Study also.
   
   
   BUS M 300 : Financial Management. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   BUS M 300 : Financial Management. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Acc 200 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Emphasizes financial statement analysis, financial planning, sources of financing, working capital management, risk and return, and valuation.
   NOTE:	For nonmanagement majors.
   
   
   ECON 110 : Economic Principles and Problems. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   ECON 110 : Economic Principles and Problems. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Strengths and weaknesses of markets and governments for solving problems of social organization or conflict, including policy response to inflation, unemployment, pollution, poverty, growth, etc.
   
   
7. Complete one of the following minors or equivalent departmentally approved course work (approximately 14-21 hours):
   Food Science (16 hours)
   Political Science (21 hours)

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

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