UNSW Handbook Plan - Statistics

Statistics - MATHT13951

Plan Summary


	Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
	School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
	Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/
	Program: 3951 - Science/Optometry
	Award(s):
	Bachelor of Science (Major)

Plan Outline

This plan is for a major in Statistics within a Science or combined Science program (excluding Advanced Science).

In first year the student studies the core mathematical topics that any student at UNSW needs if their degree involves mathematics. They then may choose their elective courses from several other Schools so that they can follow or cultivate other interests.

Note: Students wanting to do a double Major in Mathematics and Statistics, see plan details here.

The Major in Statistics has been designed to ensure that graduates are well trained in three key areas: probability and stochastic processes, statistical inference and modelling, and modern statistical computing methods. Third year electives allow students to further develop their statistical capabilities according to their own interests. Computing has become firmly entrenched in modern Statistics and our courses take full advantage of our excellent computing facilities. This will only enhance the portfolio of skills that you bring to your career.

Statistics can be studied at the Ordinary level or at the Higher level depending on your interests and abilities. Study at the Higher level is recommended if you are enrolled in the Advanced Science Program.

Plan Structure

Stage 1

One of the following:

MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)

plus one of the following:

MATH1231 Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)

plus (highly recommended):

MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics (6 UOC)

Stage 2

MATH2060 Prof Issues and Ethics in Math (3 UOC)

(Note: MATH2060 may be omitted from this major if the professional education requirement is being met in the other discipline of a double major or double degree.)

plus one of the following:

MATH2011 Several Variable Calculus (6 UOC)
MATH2111 Higher Several Variable Calc (6 UOC)

plus one of the following:

MATH2501 Linear Algebra (6 UOC)
MATH2601 Higher Linear Algebra (6 UOC)

plus one of the following:

MATH2801 Theory of Statistics (6 UOC)
MATH2901 Higher Theory of Statistics (6 UOC)

plus one of the following:

MATH2831 Linear Models (6 UOC)
MATH2931 Higher Linear Models (6 UOC)

Stage 3

MATH3821 Stat Modelling & Computing (6 UOC)

plus one of the following:

MATH3801 Probability & Stochastic Proc (6 UOC)
MATH3901 Higher Prob & Stochastic Proc (6 UOC)

plus one of the following:

MATH3811 Statistical Inference (6 UOC)
MATH3911 Higher Statistical Inference (6 UOC)

As you can see above, many courses in Mathematics are offered at two levels. The higher level courses cater for students with greater mathematical ability and/or a higher level of prior knowledge. Students with suitable qualifications are encouraged to enrol in the higher level courses. In cases where there is a higher course, the proportion of Distinction and High Distinction grades is lower in the corresponding ordinary level course.

Honours

Honours level study is also available Statistics within the program 3970.
If you are interested in studying at Honours level please refer to the Honours plan record for entry requirements.

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