Dec 26, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Statistics, B.S.

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Statistics is the science of the collection, organization, and interpretation of data. Statistics is essential for the proper running of government, central to decision making in industry, and a core component of modern educational curricula at all levels. Statistical ideas and methods are useful in many ways, such as the use of a Gallup Poll to learn about the opinions of the American public about a particular issue, and the use of a designed experiment to link smoking with cancer. The use of numerical data and the analysis through statistical means are common in the areas of psychology, sociology, and economics; in fact, much of public policy is directed by statistical inferences. This major provides a core curriculum in mathematics, an overview of the basic concepts of probability and statistical inference, and the introduction to the application of statistical methods to business and industry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in statistics are expected to:

Understand what mathematics and statistics are, how they are done, and how they relate to other disciplines;
Use the language of mathematics and statistics to communicate basic ideas, techniques, and results;
Objectively and critically evaluate information and assess performance using mathematical ideas;
Demonstrate appreciation for the beauty, utility, and impact of mathematics and statistics;
Apply mathematical problem-solving techniques in novel situations;
Use appropriate technology to attack a wide variety of mathematical tasks successfully.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC and QL)

World Languages and Cultures (_ yrs of HS___)

Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas.
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Lab Science

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Quantitative Literacy

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Multidisciplinary Component

Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements.
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Major Requirements

Required Statistics Electives:

(At least 2 of these courses must be in Applied Statistics - STAT and at least 2 in MATH)

Choose 4 of the Following Courses

Total Credits: 34-36; 2.0 in major required

Lab Science Sequence:

Students must take an approved Arts & Sciences approved lab science sequence.

Minor Requirements

(Usually 21 Credits)

Electives and Non-Credit Courses

For Graduation You Will Need:

122 credit hours minimum.
Minimum GPA 2.00.
At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.

Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office.

To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation.

Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.