311152 v.1 Applied Statistics Major (Bachelor of Science)

Introduction

Statistics concentrates on the scientific application of mathematical principles to the collection, analysis, and presentation of numerical data for informed decision making in an environment of uncertainty. Statisticians may be found in just about everyarea of endeavour. They may be required to design surveys and experiments; collect, process, and analyse data; and interpret the results with the goal of describing and understanding variation in real world phenomena, from areas as diverse as agriculture, biology, environment, finance and economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, education, and even in areas within the humanities such as linguistics. This major includes theoretical and practical units that will cover the development and application of statistical methods and probability models, and the use of popular statistical and data analysis packages.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics. TEE Calculus is desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT is not acceptable for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

Duration and Availability

3 years full-time study or part-time equivalent

Further Information

For more information contact the Career Consultant, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816, email careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
307587	v.1	Computing Skills 101	4.0	25.0
		OR
310984	v.1	Scientific Computing 101	4.0	25.0
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
310532	v.1	Statistical Data Analysis 102	3.0	12.5
7062	v.6	Mathematics 101	5.0	25.0
		OR
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
307554	v.1	Science Communications 101	2.0	12.5
307591	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 103	3.0	12.5
7063	v.6	Mathematics 102	5.0	25.0
		OR
7492	v.5	Mathematics 104	5.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
302315	v.2	Mathematical Statistics 202	4.0	25.0
8127	v.6	Advanced Calculus 201	4.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
8128	v.6	Linear Algebra 202	4.0	25.0
8393	v.9	Experimental Design and Analysis 202	4.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
302316	v.1	Statistical Inference 301	4.0	25.0
311007	v.1	Statistical Modelling 301	4.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
310982	v.1	Sample Survey 302	4.0	25.0
310983	v.1	Statistical Consulting Project 302	4.0	25.0
3975	v.5	Applied Statistics 302	4.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11001	v.3	Economics (Macro) 101	3.0	25.0
1234	v.4	Economics 100	3.0	25.0
302286	v.1	Mathematical Modelling 102	3.0	25.0
303091	v.3	Epidemiology 186	3.0	25.0
306542	v.2	Principles of Actuarial Science 101	5.0	25.0
308689	v.1	Statistical Computing 103	3.0	12.5
4536	v.5	Geographic Information Systems 181	4.0	25.0
7410	v.4	Weather Forecasting 101	2.0	12.5