Placement in Statistics Courses
Many introductory statistics courses have similar sounding descriptions and cover similar content; the primary difference being the sophistication of the mathematics assumed or used within the course and examples that are selected for the target audience. The table below lists a summary of introductory courses offered by the department and the primary audience for the course. Most students who wish to register for Sta 30 (10), STA 101 (101), STA 102 (102) or STA 103 (102B) will need to take a placement exam. There is one exception:
Students who have Statistics AP credit of 5 or who have passed STA 30 (10) may register for Sta 101, 102 or 103 (102B) without taking the placement exam.
| Course Number (old number) | Math Requirement | Placement Exam | Primary Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA 30 (10) | Algebra | yes |
Humanities and Social Science Majors with SAT Math Scores below 650. |
| STA 101 (101) | Algebra | yes | Humanities and Social Science Majors with SAT Math Scores above 650. Students fulfilling a requirement of their majors. |
| STA 102 (102) | Algebra | yes | Science, Pre-med students. SAT Math Score 680 or above. |
| STA 103 (102B) | Algebra | yes | Social Science Majors. Students interestes in Law. SAT Math Score 680 or above. Students fulfilling a requirement of their majors. |
| STA111 (103) | Light Calculus | no | Economics Majors Students fulfilling QR or major requirements who are above average in math. |
| STA 130 (113) | Heavy Calculus | no | Engineering Majors Students who are very strong in math but want only a one semester introduction to statistics. |
| STA 230 (104) | Heavy Calculus | no | Math and Statistics Majors and Minors Students who want a two-semester introduction to probability and statistics. STA230 (104) is the prerequisite for STA 250 (114). This sequence is a prerequisite for many of the advanced undergraduate courses offered. |
| STA 611 (213) | Heavy Calculus | no | Graduate Students from many departments Students who want to cover most of 230 & 50 (104, 114) in one semester to prepare for graduate courses. Note credit is not given for both 611 and (230,250) |
For detailed descriptions courses, refer to the Bulletin of Undergraduate Instruction or Bulletin of Graduate Courses.
Students who are contemplating a major or minor in statistics, should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
