Probability and Statistics Track
The Probability and Statistics concentration mainly attracts students interested in pursuing a doctorate degree in Statistcs or other scientific fileds.
Requirements
Requirements for the Probability and Statistics concentration include:
- PSTAT 160A-B (a continuation of PSTAT 120A), which is one of the most advanced upper division courses offered by the Department. The sequence PSTAT 120A and 160A-B begins with the basics of probability theory and leads to Markov chains, random walks, Brownian motion, their simulation, and applications in financial mathematics.
- 16 elective units; students are advised to enroll in Math 117 and Math 118A-B-C as electives.
Recommended Preperation
High school students interested in this program are recommended the following preparation for this major:
- two years of algebra
- courses in plane geometry and trigonometry
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Contact
E-mail the Undergrad Program Assistant for more information about this major