2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Data Analysis Minor


Banner Code: DATA

School:  Volgenau School of Engineering 

Department:  Statistics 

The minor provides students with a background in data analysis and statistical methodology. It is intended to complement undergraduate degree programs in the Volgenau School and the College of Science, especially computer science, economics, environmental engineering, geography, mathematics, nursing, psychology, public administration, sociology, and systems engineering.

Course Requirements


The minor requires 15 credits: a core sequence of 6 credits, plus 9 credits of electives. Grades of C or better are required in all courses. At least 9 of the 15 credits must be in STAT courses. At least 8 credits must be in courses not required by the student’s major.

Core Sequence (6 credits)


To satisfy the core requirement, students must complete one of these sequences.

Elective Courses (9 credits)


The 9 elective credits must be chosen from a list of courses approved by the department’s undergraduate coordinator.  Courses currently approved for the minor are the following:

Total: 15 credits


Total: 15 credits