Statistics Academic Plans, Undergraduate

Updated July 10, 2019

Four-Year Graduation Plan

The following checkpoints list the minimum requirements students must complete by certain semesters in order to stay on the University's Four-Year Graduation Plan. Courses in the major are those required to complete the major; they may be offered by departments other than the major department.

Much of the course work in statistics is sequential, so students must begin requirements for the major as soon as possible. Individual study plans must be made carefully. Students who first enroll for a spring semester must consult their advisor to confirm a four-year plan.

Courses must be taken in sequence, so students must begin work early.

Before the fifth semester begins: at least four courses in the major, including MATH:1850 Calculus I, MATH:1860 Calculus II, and STAT:2010 Statistical Methods and Computing 

Before the seventh semester begins: seven or eight courses in the major and at least 90 s.h. earned toward the degree

Before the eighth semester begins: nine or ten courses in the major

During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining GE CLAS Core courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate

 

Sample Plans of Study

Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.

Statistics in Business, Industry, Government and Research Track

First Year

Fall

Hours

MATH:1850

Calculus I a, b

4

ENGL:1200

or RHET:1030

The Interpretation of Literature

or Rhetoric

3 - 4

CS:1210

Computer Science I: Fundamentals b

4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages First Level Proficiency or elective course c

4 - 5

CSI:1600

Success at Iowa

2

 

Hours

17-19

Spring

MATH:1860

Calculus II

4

STAT:2010

Statistical Methods and Computing b

3

ENGL:1200

or RHET:1030

The Interpretation of Literature

or Rhetoric

3 - 4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

17-19

Second Year

Fall

STAT:3200

Applied Linear Regression

3

STAT:3100

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I e

3

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences with Lab f

4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

 

Hours

14-15

Spring

STAT:3101

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II g

3

MATH:2700

Introduction to Linear Algebra

4

GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives f

3

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Fourth Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

 

Hours

14-15

Third Year

Fall

MATH:2850

Calculus III

4

STAT:5810

Research Data Management h

3

Major: upper-level statistics course h

3

GE CLAS Core: International and Global Issues f

3

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences without Lab f

3

 

Hours

16

Spring

STAT:3210

Experimental Design and Analysis g

3

Major: upper-level statistics course h

3

GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences f

3

GE CLAS Core: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts f

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

15

Fourth Year

Fall

GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion

3

Major: upper-level statistics course h

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

15

Spring

Major: upper-level statistics course h

3

GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture f

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) i

 

 

Hours

15

 

Total Hours

123-129

Plan of Study Grid (Manual)

 

a

Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.

b

Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.

c

Students who have completed four years of a single language in high school have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course.

d

Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.

e

Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.

f

GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.

g

Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.

h

Students must complete STAT:5810 and 9 s.h. from approved courses for the Statistics in Business, Industry, Government and Research emphasis track.

i

Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor. For more information visit http://commencement.uiowa.edu/. If applicable see the "Early and Late Participation" page (e.g. walk in graduation ceremony in May, degree conferral in August).

Statistical Computing and Data Science Track

First Year

Fall

Hours

MATH:1850

Calculus I a, b

4

ENGL:1200

or RHET:1030

The Interpretation of Literature

or Rhetoric

3 - 4

CS:1210

Computer Science I: Fundamentals b

4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages First Level Proficiency or elective course c

4 - 5

CSI:1600

Success at Iowa

2

 

Hours

17-19

Spring

MATH:1860

Calculus II

4

STAT:2010

Statistical Methods and Computing b

3

RHET:1030

or ENGL:1200

Rhetoric

or The Interpretation of Literature

3 - 4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

17-19

Second Year

Fall

STAT:3200

Applied Linear Regression

3

CS:2210

Discrete Structures e

3

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences without Lab f

3

GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives f

3

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

 

Hours

16-17

Spring

CS:2230

Computer Science II: Data Structures e

4

MATH:2700

Introduction to Linear Algebra

4

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences with Lab f

4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Fourth Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

 

Hours

16-17

Third Year

Fall

STAT:3100

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I g

3

MATH:2850

Calculus III

4

GE CLAS Core: International and Global Issues f

3

GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences f

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

16

Spring

STAT:3210

Experimental Design and Analysis h

3

STAT:3101

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II h

3

Major: upper-level statistics course e

3

GE CLAS Core: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts f

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

15

Fourth Year

Fall

STAT:5810

Research Data Management e

3

Major: upper-level statistics course e

3

GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion f

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

15

Spring

Major: upper-level statistics course

3

GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture f

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) i

 

 

Hours

15

 

Total Hours

127-133

Plan of Study Grid (Manual)

 

a

Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.

b

Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.

c

Students who have completed four years of a single language in high school have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course.

d

Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.

e

Students must complete five courses for the Statistical Computing and Data Science emphasis track.

f

GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.

g

Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.

h

Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.

i

Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor. For more information visit http://commencement.uiowa.edu/. If applicable see the "Early and Late Participation" page (e.g. walk in graduation ceremony in May, degree conferral in August).

Mathematical Statistics Track

First Year

Fall

Hours

MATH:1850

Calculus I a, b

4

RHET:1030

or ENGL:1200

Rhetoric

or The Interpretation of Literature

3 - 4

CS:1210

Computer Science I: Fundamentals a

4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages First Level Proficiency or elective course c

4 - 5

CSI:1600

Success at Iowa

2

 

Hours

17-19

Spring

MATH:1860

Calculus II

4

STAT:2010

Statistical Methods and Computing a

3

ENGL:1200

or RHET:1030

The Interpretation of Literature

or Rhetoric

3 - 4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

17-19

Second Year

Fall

STAT:3100

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I e

3

MATH:2700

Introduction to Linear Algebra

4

GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives f

3

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

 

Hours

14-15

Spring

STAT:3101

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II g

3

STAT:3200

Applied Linear Regression

3

MATH:3770

Fundamental Properties of Spaces and Functions I h

4

GE CLAS Core: World Languages Fourth Level Proficiency or elective coursec

4 - 5

 

Hours

14-15

Third Year

Fall

MATH:2850

Calculus III

4

Major: upper-level statistics course h, i

3

GE CLAS Core: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts f

3

GE CLAS Core: International and Global Issues f

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

16

Spring

STAT:3210

Experimental Design and Analysis g

3

GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences f

3

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences without Lab f

3

Elective course

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

15

Fourth Year

Fall

Major: upper-level statistics course h, i

3

GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture f

3

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences with Lab f

4

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

 

Hours

16

Spring

Major: upper-level statistics course h, i

3

GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion f

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

Elective course d

3

Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) j

 

 

Hours

15

 

Total Hours

124-130

Plan of Study Grid (Manual)

 

a

Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.

b

Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.

c

Students who have completed four years of a single language in high school have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course.

d

Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.

e

Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.

f

GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.

g

Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.

h

Students must complete MATH:3770 and 9 s.h. from approved courses for the Mathematical Statistics emphasis track.

i

Students who use STAT:4100 and STAT:4101 to satisfy the core requirements may not use those courses to satisfy the track requirement. Typically STAT:4100 is offered in fall semesters only and STAT:4101 is offered in spring only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.

j

Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor. For more information visit http://commencement.uiowa.edu/. If applicable see the "Early and Late Participation" page (e.g. walk in graduation ceremony in May, degree conferral in August).