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Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Operations Research
The SOR curriculum combines coursework from the LAS Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science and the Department of Information and Decision Sciences in the College of Business Administration. This joint program is designed for students planning advanced study in statistics and operations research or for a career in the data-oriented applications of many fields, including: accounting, actuarial science, auditing, biostatistics, data management, financial analysis, hospital administration, pharmaceuticals, traffic controls and transportation management.
- MSCS General Advising Guide
- Information on what you need to know about getting started as an MSCS major and working toward graduation.
- Coursework and Checksheet
- A helpful list of required courses in the SOR major and checksheet to mark your progress.
- LAS Graduation Requirements
- A source of all general education, residence and GPA requirements for graduation from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Plan of Study
- See the four year plan of study in the undergraduate catalog to help you map out your degree.
Statistics and Operations Research Requirements
| Course | Hours | Prerequisites and Advice |
|---|---|---|
Math 180, 181, 210
Calculus I, II, III
|
13 | C or higher in each to continue |
Math 300
Writing in Mathematics
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1 | English 161 and C or higher in Math 210
Open only to declared majors
|
Math 310
Applied Linear Algebra
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3 | C or higher in Math 210 |
MCS 260
Intro to Comp Science
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4 | C or concurrent enrollment in Math 180 |
Stat 401
Intro to Probability
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3 | C or higher in Math 210 |
| Econ 130, Econ 218 | 9 | See individual course prerequisites |
| IDS 270, IDS 371, IDS 355 | 4 | See individual course prerequisites. Math 180, 181 satisfy the prerequisite for IDS 270. MCS 260 satisfies the computing prerequisite for IDS 355. |
| Two courses from MCS 261, MCS 275, IDS 400, IDS 401, IDS 405, IDS 410 | 6-7 | See individual course prerequisites |
| Two Courses from Stat 473, (Stat 471 or IDS 435), (Stat 461 or IDS 437) | 6 | See individual course prerequisites |
| Two courses from Stat 381, 411, 416, 481, 494, IDS 470, 476, (Stat 431 or IDS 460) | 6 | See individual course prerequisites |
| Electives from Math 215, Math 220, or any 300-level or higher IDS, Math, MCS, Stat courses | 6 | See individual course prerequisites |