The Statistics Certificate program requires four courses and an independent study (13 total credit hours). See the University of Colorado Denver course catalog for course browsing and descriptions.
One Course in Probability (3 credit hours)
It is strongly advised that MATH 4810 be taken rather than MATH 3800.
- MATH 3800- Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Basic probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, point and interval estimation, test of hypotheses, one-way analysis of variance, and simple linear regression. Note: no co-credit with MATH 4810. Prereq: MATH 2411; coreq: MATH 2421. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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- MATH 4810 – Probability
Examines elementary theory of probability, including independence, conditional probability, and Bayes’ theorem; random variables, expectations and probability distributions; joint and conditional distributions; functions of random variables; limit theorems, including the central limit theorem. Note: No co-credit with MATH 3800. Prereq: MATH 3191; Coreq: MATH 2421. Cross-listed with MATH 5310. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
One Course in Mathematical Statistics (3 credit hours)
- MATH 3382 – Statistical Theory
Probability, random variables, properties of distributions, bootstrap methods, maximum likelihood and method of moments estimation, properties of estimators, classical methods for confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. This course assumes students have passed Math 2421 with a C- or better. Students who have a grade a B- or better in Math 2421 pass this course at a much higher rate. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
One Advanced Applications Course (3 credit hours)
- MATH 4387 - Regression Analysis, Modeling and Time Series
Topics include linear and multiple regression, basic experimental designs, one-way analysis of variance. Emphasis is on practical aspects and applications of linear models to the analysis of data in business engineering, behavioral, biological and physical sciences. Prereq: MATH 3191 and 3800/4820. Cross-listed with MATH 5387. Semester Hours: 3 to 3. When Offered: FALL
One Elective (3 credit hours)
Choose any statistics course in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the 4000 level or higher. Course must be pre-approved by the Certificate Coordinator. MATH 4830 cannot apply towards the certificate. Representative courses include:
- ECON 4030- Data Analysis with SAS
- ECON 4150- Economic Forecasting
- ECON 4811- Introduction to Econometrics
- GEOG 4770- Applied Statistics for the Natural Sciences
Cross-listed with GEOL 4770 - Or an equivalent course pre-approved by the Certificate Coordinator
Project, Independent Study (1 credit hour)
An independent data analysis project with a report and presentation to demonstrate proficiency with data analysis techniques and a statistical computing software package. Enroll for one hour of MATH 4840, Independent Study, or in an equivalent course pre-approved by the Certificate Coordinator.