About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 25 | Completed with minimum grades of C and no optional S/U
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Department Information
The mission of the Department of Statistics is to provide its students with a fundamental understanding of statistical reasoning and methodology, to train them to apply this knowledge to the collection and analysis of data, and to prepare them for careers in a highly technological society in which science and decision-making are increasingly driven by a rapid expansion in the quantity and availability of data.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.392.1941 (tel) | 352.392.5175 (fax)
P.O. Box 118545
102 GRIFFIN-FLOYD HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-8545
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Curriculum
The prescribed curriculum encompasses the requisite content for both the Actuarial Examinations P/1 and FM/2, as well as fulfills the Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) credits, thereby culminating in eligibility for an associateship within the prominent national actuarial organizations.
A minimum of 12 credits in the topics of Economics, Accounting and Finance, and Mathematical Statistics must be completed at UF. VEE credits require minimum grades of B- in designated courses.
Prerequisite Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 | 4 |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics | ||
| STA 4183 | Theory of Interest 1 | 3 |
| STA 4321 | Introduction to Probability | 3 |
| STA 4322 | Introduction to Statistics Theory | 3 |
| Business Administration | ||
| ACG 2021 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| FIN 3403 | Business Finance | 4 |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
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Traditionally only offered in Fall terms.