Mathematics and Statistics
Major Requirements
Major: Mathematics & Statistics
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
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General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
Mathematics & Statistics Major Requirements
A grade of 'C' or better is required in all MATH and STAT prefix courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Math Major Requirements | ||
| MATH 129 | Basic Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I (May satisfy general education category R) | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 270 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 329 | Intermediate Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 346 | Metric Space Topology | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 491 | Seminar (Seminar) | 2 |
| Mathematics Electives | Any 300-400 level MATH prefix courses not listed above | 3 |
| Statistics Major Requirements | ||
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 367 | Probability | 3 |
| STAT 368 | Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 461 | Applied Regression Models | 3 |
| STAT 462 | Introduction to Experimental Design (Capstone) | 3 |
| STAT 467 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 468 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| Statistics Electives | 400 level STAT prefix courses not listed above | 12 |
| Related Required Courses: | ||
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CSCI 161 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 76 | |
Major Requirements
Major: Mathematics & Statistics Pre-Actuarial Option
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120
University Degree Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
- Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework. Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
- Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
- A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits. Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
- At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
- Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.
For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
Upper Division Writing † | ||
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning † | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology † | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts † | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences † | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness † | 2 | |
| Category D: Cultural Diversity *† | ||
| Category G: Global Perspectives *† | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
- *
Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.
- †
General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.
Major Requirements
A grade of 'C' or better is required for all courses used toward the major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Math Major Requirements | ||
| MATH 129 | Basic Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I (May satisfy general education category R) | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 270 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 329 | Intermediate Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 346 | Metric Space Topology | 3 |
| MATH 450 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | Any 300-400 level MATH prefix courses not listed above | 3 |
| Statistics Major Requirements | ||
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 367 | Probability | 3 |
| STAT 368 | Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 461 | Applied Regression Models | 3 |
| STAT 462 | Introduction to Experimental Design (Capstone) | 3 |
| STAT 467 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 468 | Probability and Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| STAT 476 | Actuary Exam Study | 1 |
| Statistics Elective | Any 400 level STAT prefix courses not listed above | 6 |
| Related Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Elements of Accounting II | 3 |
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| CSCI 161 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics (May satisfy general education category B and G) | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics (May satisfy general education category B and G) | 3 |
| Electives: Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Linear Programming and Network Flows | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomics | ||
| Intermediate Macroeconomics | ||
| History of Economic Thought | ||
| Econometrics | ||
| Game Theory and Strategy | ||
| Economic Development | ||
| Labor Economics | ||
| Public Economics | ||
| International Trade | ||
| Monetary Theory and Policy | ||
| Industrial Organization | ||
| Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Principles of Finance | ||
| Investment Analysis and Management | ||
| Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives | ||
| Advanced Bank Management | ||
| Corporate Finance | ||
| Total Credits | 87 | |
Program Notes
- Except for courses offered only as pass/fail grading, no course may be taken Pass/Fail.