Mathematics B.S./Statistics and Data Science M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Mathematics B.S./Statistics and Data Science M.S.: 138 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.36-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
MATH F252X
Calculus II
B.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S. degree requirements.16
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following:
MATH F253X
Calculus III
PHYS F123X
and PHYS F124X
College Physics I
and College Physics II
or PHYS F211X
and PHYS F212X
 General Physics I
and General Physics II
Undergraduate Mathematics Program Requirements
Complete the following:
CS F201Computer Science I3
or CS F103 Introduction to Computer Programming
or NRM F338 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
ENGL F314Technical Writing3
or ENGL F414 Research Writing
MATH F265Introduction to Mathematical Proofs3
MATH F314Linear Algebra3
MATH F371Probability3
MATH F401Introduction to Real Analysis3
or MATH F405 Abstract Algebra
MATH F408Mathematical Statistics3
STAT F300Statistics3
STAT F401Regression and Analysis of Variance4
STAT F454Statistical Consulting Seminar 11
Upper-division mathematics or statistics electives 23
Electives
General Electives19-23
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master’s degree requirements.
As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following:
STAT F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
Graduate Statistics and Data Science Program Requirements
Complete the following:
STAT F402Scientific Sampling 43
STAT F651Statistical Theory I 43
STAT F652Statistical Theory II3
STAT F653Statistical Theory III: Linear Models3
STAT F654Statistical Consulting Seminar1
Complete two of the following: 46
STAT F461
Applied Multivariate Statistics
STAT F602
Experimental Design
STAT F605
Spatial Statistics
STAT F611
Time Series
STAT F621
Nonparametric Statistics and Machine Learning
STAT F631
Categorical Data Analysis
STAT F641
Bayesian Statistics
STAT F661
Sampling Theory
Complete the following:
Graduate Statistics Electives 36
Total Credits138
1

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

2

Acceptable elective courses include any mathematics or statistics course at the F300 level or above. In some cases, courses with strong statistical content from other disciplines may be used as electives. Such an elective must be approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. 

3

Acceptable elective courses include any statistics course at the F600 level or above. In some cases, courses with strong statistical content from other disciplines may be used as electives. Such an elective must be approved by an advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. 

4

The following courses will count towards both graduate and undergraduate program requirements: STAT F402, STAT F651, and one STAT F600-level course from the designated list.

Note: All mathematics majors must have an advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Note: At least 12 approved mathematics or statistics credits at the F300 level or above must be taken while in residence on the Fairbanks campus.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Current admission into a baccalaureate degree program
  • At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Completion of 24 credits in the undergraduate major program requirements
  • Junior standing

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F251X (*)234COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13
WRTG F111X13LS F101X151
General Education Requirement - Arts3MATH F252X64
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4MATH F265203
General Elective3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
 17 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CS F201, F103, or NRM F338203STAT F30020,253
MATH F253X164WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
MATH F31420,253General Education Requirement - Humanities3
Complete one of the following:174General Elective3
Complete one of the following:174
 
 14 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH F37120,253MATH F40820,253
STAT F40120,254General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Degree Requirement - Ethics253
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3Program Elective253
General Elective3General Elective3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL F314 or F41420,253STAT F45420,21,251
STAT F40220,253STAT F65220,253
STAT F65120,253Program Elective3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4Program Elective3
Complete one of the following:20,253General Elective3
General Elective1
 
 16 14
Fifth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
STAT F698183STAT F65320,253
Program Elective3STAT F65420,251
Program Elective3STAT F698183
 9 7
Total Credits 138

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Attain mastery of core mathematical concepts at the baccalaureate-level comparable to those at other institutions
  • Have opportunities to develop the necessary skills to achieve their career goals in mathematics
  • Understand and write formal mathematical arguments; they will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using mathematics and to independently craft effective written explanations of mathematical material
  • Master a wide variety of statistical tests, procedures, and sampling methodologies, and will be able to design experiments and analyze data using software including R
  • Understand and be able to use statistical theory
  • Have consulting skills
  • Display effective written communication skills