Bachelor of Science in Statistics Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category 1/2
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 55
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ESCA, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 226 | Calculus I (Major Core, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 227 | Calculus II (Major Core) | 4 |
| Select One (Major Core): | 3 | |
| Mathematical Computing | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| Computer Programming | ||
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MATH 228 | Calculus III (Major Core) | 4 |
| MATH 301GW | Exploration and Proof - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 325 | Linear Algebra (Major Core) | 4 |
| MATH 440 | Probability and Statistics I (Major Core) | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MATH 441 | Probability and Statistics II (Major Core) | 3 |
| Select One: | 4 | |
| Intermediate Computer Programming (if CSC 101 taken) | ||
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences 3 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| MATH 424 | Introduction to Linear Models (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 442 | Probability Models (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 447 | Design and Analysis of Experiments (Major Core) | 3 |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| MATH 338 | Introduction to SAS (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 448 | Introduction to Statistical Learning and Data Mining (Major Core) | 3 |
| MATH 449 | Categorical Data Analysis (Major Core) | 3 |
| Guided Electives (9 Units Total) 5 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Guided Electives (9 Units Total) 5 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Guided Electives (9 Units Total) 5 | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 120-122 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Consider taking a class combined with a laboratory or a separate lab to fulfill 5C if not already satisfied.
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Guided Electives (9 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.