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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Statistical Science B.S.
Sub-plan: BS/MS in Biostatistics
Sample Plan: BS/MS in Biostatistics
Total Credits: 129.0
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Year 1 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
MATH 1271 - Calculus I : 4.0 cr : MATH
STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis : 4.0 cr : MATH
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
CLA 1001: First-Year Experience I 1.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
CSCI 1113 - Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Scientists and Engineers : 4.0 cr
MATH 1272 - Calculus II : 4.0 cr
STAT 3032 - Regression and Correlated Data : 4.0 cr
CLA 1002: First-Year Experience II 1.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities, Diversity and Soc Justice US) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 17.0 cr
MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus : 4.0 cr
STAT 3701 - Introduction to Statistical Computing : 4.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations : 4.0 cr
MATH 5651 - Basic Theory of Probability and Statistics : 4.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
Elective :1.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
STAT 4051 - Statistical Machine Learning I : 4.0 cr
STAT 5102 - Theory of Statistics II : 4.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Environment) :3.0 cr
Elective :1.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 17.0 cr
STAT 4052 - Statistical Machine Learning II : 4.0 cr
STAT 5031 - Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement : 4.0 cr
STAT 5201 - Sampling Methodology in Finite Populations : 3.0 cr
STAT 5601 - Nonparametric Methods : 3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 16.0 cr
PUBH 6460 - Essential Skills for Biostatistical Practics : 1.0 cr
PUBH 7405 - Biostatistical Inference I : 4.0 cr
STAT 4893W - Consultation and Communication for Statisticians : 3.0 cr : WI
STAT 4893W - Consultation and Communication for Statisticians : 3.0 cr : WI
LE (Civic Life and Ethics, Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Elective :2.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
STAT 3501 - Internship in Statistical Practice : 1.0 cr
PUBH 7406 - Biostatistical Inference II : 3.0 cr
CSCI 3003 - Introduction to Computing in Biology : 3.0 cr
MATH 4242 - Applied Linear Algebra : 4.0 cr
LE (Global Perspectives, Social Sciences) :3.0 cr
Elective :1.0 cr