Course Requirements For CANR Biometry Program Dual PhD (CANR)/MS (STT)

There are two programs corresponding to the Applied and Regular MS in STT programs. The minimum course requirements include:

1. A minimum of 30 credits from statistics, probability, mathematics, biometry and/or a

field of application.

2. Applied linear algebra (Math 415).

3. One year of mathematical statistics (STT 441, 442 or STT 861, 862).

4. Exposure to computational statistics (STT 461).

5. Additional courses in biometry and statistics mixing heavily applied and more

theoretical topics. For the students who take STT 441-442, experience in consulting is

required.

 The programs can be accomplished within the context of the existing Regular Master’s degree and the Applied Master’s degree in Department of Statistics and Probability if some exceptions to specific requirements are granted. Note that students are admitted on a case by case basis and the standard exceptions given below are allowed at the discretion of the Department of Statistics and Probability. Given below are the detailed course requirements with explicit statements of the requirements. A concise summary of what courses are usually required of CANR students is provided at the end of this document.

Detailed Requirements

Below we list the formal requirements for the Regular Master’s degree and the Applied Master’s degree in Department of Statistics and Probability and indicate in each case the exceptions that are granted for the Ph.D. Biometry students seeking these degrees.

(Regular) MS with Major in Statistics in the Department of Statistics and Probability

1. Thirty credits in courses in the Department of Statistics and Probability, in the Department of Mathematics, or in a field of application of probability and statistics, including computer science. 16 credits or more must be at the 800 level.

Exception: Replace 800 level by 800 or higher level.

2. Either Mathematics 415, 421; Mathematics 428, 429; or Mathematics 415, 428.

3. One of the following programs of study:

a. Statistics and Probability 871, 872, or 881, 882 and at least 6 additional credits in

Statistics and Probability at the 800 or 900 level.

b. Statistics and Probability 861, 862 and at least 12 additional credits in Statistics and

Probability at the 800 or 900 level. Of these 12 credits, at least 9 credits must be from

among the following courses: Statistics and Probability 801, 825, 826, 841, 842, 843,

844, 886.

 Exception: Replace 3b. by

b. Statistics and Probability 861, 862 and at least 15 additional credits in Statistics and

Probability or Biometry. This is to include STT 461, at least 6 credits from the

following courses: Statistics and Probability 801, 825, 826, 841, 842, 843, 844,

and 886, and at least 6 credits from the Biometry list.

MS with Major in Applied Statistics in the Department of Statistics and Probability

1. Complete 36 credits in courses in the Department of Statistics and Probability, in the Department of Mathematics, or in a field of application of probability and statistics, including computer science. 16 credits or more must be at the 800 level.

Exception: Replace 800 level by 800 or higher level.

2. Complete Statistics and Probability 441, 442 or Statistics and Probability 861, 862.

3. Complete Statistics and Probability 461 and a least 15 additional credits in Statistics and Probability to include at least 12 credits from the following courses: Statistics and Probability 471, 801, 825, 826, 841, 842, 843, 844, and 886.

Exception: Replace 3. by

3. Complete Statistics and Probability 461 and at least 15 additional credits in Statistics and Probability and Biometry to include at least 9 credits from the following courses: Statistics and Probability 471, 801, 825, 826, 841, 842, 843, 844, and 886 and at least 6 credits from Biometry list (Appendix).

4. Complete Mathematics 415 and at least 3 additional credits in mathematics courses at the 400 or 800 level.

Exception: Replace 4 by 4a and 4b.

4a. Complete Mathematics 415.

4b. 3 credits at the 800 or higher level in courses or special topics/problems emphasizing statistical or biometrical consulting.

A Concise List of Course Requirements

Below, MS with Major in Statistics and MS with with Major in Applied Statistics are indicated by R or A respectively

1. Math&Consulting

R: Either MTH 415, 421; MTH 428, 429; or MTH 415, 428

A: MTH 415 and 3 credits of consulting (waives additional MTH credits)

 2. Core Statistics, Probability and Biometry R:STT 861, 862, 461 and at 12 additional credits in STT/ Biometry. To include 6 credits in STT from list (see detailed requirements), and 6 credits in Biometry from list. (Replacement of the usual track requiring STT 861, 862 and 12 additional credits in STT.)

A: STT 441,442, 461 or STT 861, 862, 461 and 15 additional credits in STT/Biometry. To include 6 credits from STT list and 6 credits from Biometry list. (Replacement of the usual track requiring STT 861, 862 or 441, 442; and STT 461 and 15 additional credits in STT)

 3. Additional courses: to reach required 30 credits (R) or 36 credits (A) in STT, MTH or in field of application of statistics and probability.