Program Overview
Statistics, B.Sc. Major
The Statistics Major program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in statistical theory and methodology. The program consists of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 48 credit hours in Statistics and Mathematics courses.
Admission Requirements
To enter the Statistics Major program, students must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a minimum DGPA of 2.00. Students must also have obtained a minimum grade of "C+" in STAT 2150.
Program Requirements
The program requires students to complete the following courses:
- STAT 1150: Introduction to Statistics and Computing
- STAT 2150: Statistics and Computing
- STAT 2300: Principles of Data Collection
- STAT 2400: Introduction to Probability 1
- STAT 2800: Introduction to Probability 2
- STAT 3100: Introduction to Statistical Inference
- STAT 3150: Statistical Computing
- STAT 3450: Linear Models
- STAT 3690: Multivariate Analysis
- 24 credit hours from the list of Statistics options for the Major program (List A)
- 9 credit hours from the lists of Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science options for the Major program (Lists A, B, and C)
- 15 credit hours of elective courses
Co-operative Education Option
A co-operative education option is available for Major students. Students must complete three 4-month co-op work terms, with a minimum of 12 months of work experience.
Course Descriptions
STAT 1000: Basic Statistical Analysis 1
An introduction to the basic principles of statistics and procedures used for data analysis.
STAT 1150: Introduction to Statistics and Computing
A course that covers summarizing and displaying large data sets, sampling, estimation, and significance tests.
STAT 2000: Basic Statistical Analysis 2
A course that covers estimation and hypothesis testing procedures for means and proportions.
STAT 2150: Statistics and Computing
A course that covers exploratory data analysis, graphical methods, random number generation, and statistical software packages.
STAT 2300: Principles of Data Collection
A course that covers the design and analysis of observational and experimental studies.
STAT 2400: Introduction to Probability 1
A course that covers basic probability, discrete and continuous random variables, and important families of distributions.
STAT 2800: Introduction to Probability 2
A course that covers joint and conditional distributions, distributions of functions of random variables, and laws of total expectation and variance.
STAT 3100: Introduction to Statistical Inference
A course that covers the most common approaches to inference associated with point estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
STAT 3150: Statistical Computing
A course that covers programming using statistical software, random number generation, and simulation-based inference.
STAT 3450: Linear Models
A course that covers least-squares approach to simple and multiple regression, one-way analysis of variance, and two-way analysis of variance.
STAT 3690: Multivariate Analysis
A course that covers multivariate normal distribution, multivariate regression, and dimension reduction.
Faculty Academic Regulations
The Faculty of Science has regulations and requirements that apply to all students. These regulations include:
- Repeating a course
- Voluntary withdrawals
- Limited access
- Academic misconduct
- Academic assessment
- Required to withdraw from Major or Honours
- Students on "Hold"
- Term work and debarment
- Deferred examinations
- Supplemental examinations
- Final examinations
B.Sc. (General) Degree Academic Regulations
The B.Sc. (General) degree requires students to complete 90 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.00.
B.Sc. (Major) Degree Academic Regulations
The B.Sc. (Major) degree requires students to complete 120 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.00.
B.Sc. and B.C.Sc. (Honours) Academic Regulations
The B.Sc. and B.C.Sc. (Honours) degrees require students to complete 120 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
Minors: Academic Regulations for Science Students
Students in B.Sc. Major and Honours programs may declare and complete a Minor from any department or interdisciplinary program at the University of Manitoba.
Dean's Honour List, Degree with Distinction, First Class Honours
Students who achieve a high grade point average may be eligible for the Dean's Honour List, Degree with Distinction, or First Class Honours.
Faculty of Science Academic Awards
The Faculty of Science offers various awards to students, including scholarships, bursaries, and prizes.
Academic Advising
Students are responsible for ensuring that they are selecting the correct courses to satisfy their degree requirements. Academic advisors are available to provide guidance and support.
Co-operative Education Option Academic Regulations
The Co-operative Education Option is available for Major students in the Faculty of Science. Students must complete three 4-month co-op work terms, with a minimum of 12 months of work experience.
Introduction to University Regulations
The University of Manitoba has regulations and requirements that apply to all students. These regulations include:
- Residence and written English and mathematics requirements
- Course identification
- Grades and grade point average calculation
- Academic evaluation
- Academic integrity
- Appeals of grades
- Attendance and withdrawal
- Deferred and supplemental examinations
- Final examinations
- Hold status
- Graduation and convocation
- Personal information
Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements
Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba to satisfy the residence requirement. Students must also complete a course with significant content in written English and a course with significant content in mathematics.
Course Identification
Courses are identified by a four-character code, followed by a four-digit number. The four-character code represents the subject area, and the four-digit number represents the course level and credit hours.
Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation
Grades are assigned a numerical value, and the grade point average is calculated by dividing the total quality points by the total credit hours.
Academic Evaluation
Students are evaluated based on their performance in courses, and may be placed on probation or required to withdraw from the university if they do not meet the minimum grade point average.
Academic Integrity
The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously, and has policies and procedures in place to prevent and address academic misconduct.
Appeals of Grades
Students may appeal a grade if they feel that it is unfair or incorrect.
Attendance and Withdrawal
Students are expected to attend classes regularly, and may be required to withdraw from a course if they do not meet the attendance requirements.
Deferred and Supplemental Examinations
Students may be eligible to write a deferred or supplemental examination if they are unable to write the final examination due to illness or other extenuating circumstances.
Final Examinations
Final examinations are typically held at the end of each term, and students are expected to write all final examinations in the courses in which they are registered.
Hold Status
Students may be placed on hold status if they have an outstanding obligation to the university, such as unpaid fees or unreturned library books.
Graduation and Convocation
Students who have completed all the requirements for their degree may graduate from the university, and are eligible to attend the convocation ceremony.
Personal Information
Students are responsible for ensuring that their personal information, including their address and phone number, is up to date and accurate.