B.S. in Statistics: Statistical Data Science

This track emphasizes data handling skills and statistical computation. It is recommended for students interested in statistical learning methodology, advanced data handling techniques and computational aspects of statistical analysis.

Notes:  

These requirements were put into effect Fall 2020.  Requirements from previous years can be found in the General Catalog Archive.

Preparatory Subject Matter (27 units)

Mathematics

  • MAT 21A Calculus    
  • MAT 21B Calculus    
  • MAT 21C Calculus  
  • MAT 21D Vector Analysis
  • MAT 22A Linear Algebra

Computer Science

  • ECS 32A or 36A Programming
    • Former courses ECS 10 or 30 or 40 may also be used.
    • Additional coursework in Python is also recommended (eg. ECS 32B).

Statistics

  • STA 13 or 32 or 100 
    • STA 32 or 100 preferred.

Depth Subject Matter (52 units)

Core Coursework

Statistics

  • STA 106 Analysis of Variance
  • STA 108 Regression Analysis
  • STA 131A Intro to Probability Theory or STA 130A Mathematical Statistics: Brief Course
  • STA 131B Intro to Mathematical Statistics or STA 130B Mathematical Statistics: Brief Course
  • STA 141A Fundamentals of Statistical Data Science
  • STA 141B Data and Web Technologies for Data Analysis
  • STA 141C Big Data and High Performance Statistical Computing
  • STA 135 Multivariate Data Analysis
  • STA 160 Practice in Statistical Data Science

Machine Learning

  • STA 142A Statistical Learning I or ECS 171 Machine Learning

Mathematics

  • MAT 167 Applied Linear Algebra or MAT 168 Optimization

Restricted Electives

Choose two: 

  • STA 104 Nonparametric Statistics
  • STA 137 Applied time Series Analysis
  • STA 138 Analysis of Categorical Data
  • STA 142A Statistical Learning I
  • STA 142B Statistical Learning II 
  • STA 144 Sampling Theory of Surveys
  • STA 145 Bayesian Statistical Inference
  • MAT 128A Numerical Analysis
  • MAT 170 Mathematics for Data Analytics and Decision Making 
  • ECS 122A Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • ECS 165A Database Systems
  • ECS 158 Programming and Parallel Architectures
  • ECS 163 Information Interfaces
  • One approved course of 4 units from STA 199, 194HA, or 194HB may be used. 

Note: A course used to fulfill a core requirement cannot be used as a restricted elective.

Total Units: 79

 

Sample Schedule

This schedule can be used as a guide, but students are recommended to meet with an advisor on a regular basis to make a customized plan that works best for their unique needs and priorities.  

Academic Planning Resources:

FreshmanFallWinter Spring
 MAT 21AMAT 21BMAT 21C
  ECS 32A or 36ASTA 13 or 32 or 100
SophomoreFallWinterSpring
 MAT 21DSTA 108STA 106
 MAT 22AECS 32B*STA 141A
JuniorFallWinterSpring
 STA 131A or 130ASTA 131B or 130BSTA 141C
 MAT 167 or 168STA 141BSTA 135
SeniorFallWinterSpring
 STA/MAT/ECS Restricted ElectiveSTA 142A or ECS 171STA 160
  STA/MAT/ECS Restricted Elective 

* Recommended course (not required).