Program Overview

Program Overview

The B.S. in Applied Statistics is a comprehensive program that aims to equip students with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques. The program covers a wide range of fields, including single and multivariate calculus, linear algebra, real analysis, probability/statistics, basic differential equations, and mathematical modeling.

Program Objectives

The program is designed to help students demonstrate:

• Mastery of basic mathematical ideas and techniques
• Understanding of the nature of proof
• Ability to think analytically and critically, and to formulate problems, solve them, and interpret their solutions, both collaboratively and individually
• Ability to use technological tools, such as algebraic and visualization software, statistical packages, and a high-level programming language
• Proficiency in communicating complex results to a diverse audience with clarity
• Commitment to collecting and managing data responsibly and ethically, and the ability to discern appropriate methods for analyzing various types of data
• Proficiency in coding and computation for organizing, summarizing, and analyzing raw data collected from a diverse array of contexts, using technology to draw conclusions and make actionable decisions
• Ability to think critically and abstractly about the mathematical foundations for statistics and data science, and their application to real data
• Skill in collaborative problem solving for large-scale projects involving data from a wide variety of domains

Program Details

The program focuses on developing students' skills in:

• Mathematical modeling
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Statistical reasoning and thinking
• Communication of complex results
• Responsible and ethical data collection and management
• Coding and computation for data analysis
• Collaborative problem solving