Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University

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Statistics at Lyman Briggs College
Lyman Briggs BS in Statistics and Probability

Lyman Briggs B.S. Degree in Statistics and Probability Course Requirements


For additional information, please contact the Department of Statistics and Probability.

IMPORTANT: These guidelines are presented for planning purposes only. Students MUST
consult a department advisor for reliable and exact determination of individual’s course
requirements.

University Requirements 20
Tier 1 Writing LB 133 or WRA 110-150 4
IAH Integrated Arts & Humanities 8
ISS Integrated Social Science 8
LBC Requirements (See Also University Equivalent Courses)
Math
LB 118 Calculus I 4
LB 119 Calculus II 4
Science
LB 144 Biology I: Organismal Biology 4
LB 145 Biology II: Cell and Molecular Biology 5
LB 171 Chemistry I 4
LB 171L Chemistry I Lab
1
LB 172 Chemistry II 3
LB 172L Chemistry II Lab 1
LB 271 Physics I 3
LB 271L
Physics I lab
1
LB 272 Physics II 3
LB 272L
Physics II lab
1
Complete Two HPS Courses and Senior Seminar
LB 330-336, 355, 368, 425, 483 History, Philosophy, Sociology of Science 7-8
LBS 492 Senior Seminar 4
Major Requirements
LB 220 or MTH 234 Calculus III 4
MTH 309 Linear Algebra (W) 3
MTH 310 Abstract Algebra I and Number Theory 3
STT 481 Issues in Statistical Practice 1
Three additional credits in Computer Science and Engineering Courses (Approved by Statistics Department) 3
One of the Following Courses
CSE 101 Computing Concepts and Competencies 3
CSE 131 Introduction to Technical Computing 3
Choose One of the Following Options
Option 1
MTH 320 Analysis I 3
MTH 421 Analysis II 3
STT 861 Theory of Probability and Statistics I 3
STT 862 Theory of Probability and Statistics II 3
Complete Six Credits from the Following Courses
STT 422 Statistics II 3
STT 455 Actuarial Models 3
STT 461 Computations in Probability and Statistics 3
STT 464 Statistics Methods for Biologists I 3
STT 465 Statistics Methods for Biologists II 3
STT 471 Statistics for Quality and Productivity 3
STT 825 Sample Surveys 3
STT 863 Applied Statistics Methods I 3
STT 886 Stochastic Process and Applications 3
-or-
Option 2
STT 441 Probability and Statistics I 3
STT 442 Probability and Statistics II 3
Complete an additional 3 credits in MTH 235 or in a 300-400 level mathematics course.
Complete Nine Credits from the Following Courses
STT 422 Statistics II 3
STT 455 Actuarial Models 3
STT 461 Computations in Probability and Statistics 3
STT 464 Statistics Methods for Biologists I 3
STT 465 Statistics Methods for Biologist II 3
STT 471 Statistics for Quality and Productivity 3
STT 825 Sample Surveys 3
STT 863 Applied Statistics Methods I 3
STT 886 Stochastic Process and Applications 3
*Students must demonstrate knowledge of at least one software package in statistics either by completing a relevant course or by completing a departmentally approved project through enrollment in STT 490. Other electives for BS Degree total 120 credits For additional information, please contact the Department of Statistics and Probability.

IMPORTANT: These guidelines are presented for planning purposes only. Students MUST
consult a department advisor for reliable and exact determination of individual’s course
requirements.