Many introductory statistics courses have similar sounding descriptions and cover similar content; the primary differences are generally 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. Please review thoroughly and feel free to contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies with any questions regarding placement.
Students who are contemplating a major or minor in statistics should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
| Course Number | Math Requirement | Primary Audience |
|---|---|---|
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STA 101 – Data Analysis and Statistical Inference |
Algebra | Primary audience: Humanities and Social Science majors Students fulfilling QR, R, STS or major requirements |
| STA 102 – Introductory Biostatistics | Algebra |
Primary audience: Pre-health students and Natural Science majors |
| STA 110FS – Introductory Special Topics in Statistics | Light Calculus |
Primary audience: Students in Focus Program (topics vary by semester) |
| STA 198 - Intro to Health Data Science | Algebra |
Primary audience: Students in Pre-health, Natural Science, or Statistical Science, interested in application of modern data science and computing techniques to health topics. Students fulfilling Q, R, STS, or major requirements. Alternate entry point to Statistical Science major or minor. |
| STA 199 – Intro to Data Science | No Calculus |
Primary audience: Statistics majors and minors as well as students interested in modern data science and computing. Students fulfilling QR, R, STS or major requirements. (If you are an intended StatSci major, start here!) |
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STA 240L – Probability for Statistical Inference, Modeling, and Data Analysis |
Heavy Calculus |
Primary audience: Statistics and Math majors and minors |
| STA 230 – Probability | Heavy Calculus | STA 230 or STA 240L is the prerequisite for STA 250. Either 240L or 230 is a prerequisite for many subsequent courses in the department (e.g., STA 360). Math Pre/co-requisite: MATH 22, 112L, 122, 122L, 202, 212, 219, or 222, or equivalent Not open to students who have credit for MATH 340 |