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7.4.10 CURRICULUM IN APPLIED STATISTICS

The program described below leads to the M. S. degree in applied statistics. It provides a broad yet thorough training in the methodology and theory of statistics, as well as an appreciation for the application of statistics in a variety of disciplines. For more detailed information and recommendations, students are encouraged to consult the Applied Statistics Program Graduate Handbook, available at http://cba.ua.edu.

Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission to the Graduate School are detailed in an earlier section of this catalog. The candidate for a graduate degree in applied statistics is normally expected to have completed courses in mathematics equivalent to three semesters of undergraduate calculus, and to have a working knowledge of computer programming and linear or matrix algebra. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is required of all applicants.

Degree Requirements
The M.S. degree in applied statistics requires 30 hours, 12 of which are electives. There are five different tracks within this degree to allow different specializations. These tracks are traditional, quality and six sigma, data mining, actuarial science, and biostatistics. All of these tracks have 6 required courses and 4 elective courses with 6 common courses for all tracks. The requirements of these tracks are summarized below. The electives may be earned in additional coursework in statistics or related areas, with the approval of a faculty advisor. The program of related courses may vary from student to student, and depends on the student's interests and academic background. When most of the coursework is completed, the student must pass a written comprehensive examination.

The following are required courses common to all tracks:

Required courses
ST 552 Applied Regression Analysis	3
ST 553 Applied Multivariate Analysis	3
ST 554 Mathematical Statistics I	3
ST 555 Mathematical Statistics II	3
ST 560 Statistical Methods	3
ST 561 Applied Design of Experiments	3
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Total semester hours of in-common required courses	18

Track I: Traditional. The following are the requirements for the traditional specialization in applied statistics:

Required courses
ST 535 Nonparametric Statistics	3
ST 575 Statistical Quality Control	3
Electives	6
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Total semester hours of required courses for Track I	12

Track II: Quality and Six Sigma. The following are the requirements for the quality and six sigma specialization:

Required courses
ST 575 Statistical Quality Control	3
IE 521 Reliability, Maintainability, and Total Productive Maintenance	3
IE 622 Quality Engineering	3
Electives	3
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Total semester hours of required courses for Track II	12

Track III: Data Mining. The following are the requirements for the data mining specialization:

Required courses
ST 521 Statistical Data Management	3
ST 522 Advanced Data Management	3
ST 531 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining I	3
ST 532 Data Mining II	3

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Total semester hours of required courses for Track III	12

Track IV: Actuarial Science. The following are the requirements for the actuarial science specialization:

Required courses
ST 521 Statistical Data Management	3
ST 535 Nonparametric Statistics	3
FI 443 Property and Liability Insurance	3
FI 444 Life and Health Insurance	3

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Total semester hours of required courses for Track IV	12

Track V: Biostatistics. The following are the requirements for the biostatistics specialization:

Required courses
ST 521 Statistical Data Management	3
ST 522 Advanced Data Management	3
CHS 520 Basic Epidemiology	3
CHS 625 Advanced Epidemiology	3
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Total semester hours of required courses for Track V	12

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