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Program Revision Guidelines
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OUTLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS TO REVISE PROGRAMS
Use this outline to prepare proposals to revise existing programs, including undergraduate majors and minors
and graduate degree programs and certificates. Proposals for revising programs should be submitted in
narrative form, using the following outline. Guidelines are on the following page.
PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE:
MASTER OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS – STATISTICS ( MTAS)
REVISED PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
MASTER OF ARTS IN APPLIED STATISTICS (MTAS)
DEGREE:
DEPARTMENT(S)/SCHOOL(S):
MATHEMATICS
COLLEGE(S):
CONTACT PERSON:
TANWEER SHAPLA, CHRIS GARDINER
CONTACT PHONE:
487-1444
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM
CONTACT EMAIL:
FALL
YEAR
ARTS AND SCIENCE
[email protected], [email protected]
2012
I. Rationale
In 2010-11, the Department of Mathematics made significant revisions to the
undergraduate statistics program. Our goal in 2011-12 was to revise our graduate
program in statistics. This revision will a) increase the emphasis on coursework in
applied statistics and applied mathematics, b) decrease requirements in theoretical
mathematics, c) better prepare our graduates with a skill set that transfers directly into
high paying jobs that are in demand, and d) position us to better compete with other
graduate statistics programs in Michigan and Ohio.
II. Description of Current Program
M.A. Mathematics - Statistics
Course Requirements:
The M.A. in mathematics-statistics requires the completion of 34 hours of course work to be distributed among required
courses, restricted elective courses, elective courses and research courses in mathematics and statistics courses as follows:
Mathematics: 15 hours
Required Courses: 0-9 hours
• * MATH 411 - Abstract Algebra 3 hrs
• * MATH 416 - Linear Algebra 3 hrs
• * MATH 420 - Introduction to Real Analysis 3 hrs
Restricted Elective Courses: 6 hours
Select one course from two of the following four groups:
Algebra
• MATH 511 - Linear Algebra 3 hrs
• MATH 518 - Theory of Groups 3 hrs
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Analysis
• MATH 522 - Fourier Analysis 3 hrs
• MATH 524 - Complex Analysis 3 hrs
• MATH 526 - Real Analysis 3 hrs
Applied
• MATH 536 - Numerical Analysis 3 hrs
• MATH 560 - Introduction to Optimization Theory 3 hrs
Bioinformatics
• MATH 570 - Statistical Concepts and Methods for Bioinformatics 3 hrs
Elective courses in mathematics: 0-9 hours
Statistics Courses: 17 hours
Required Courses: 11 hours
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MATH 571 - Mathematical Statistics I: Probability Theory 3 hrs
MATH 572 - Design and Analysis of Experiments 3 hrs
MATH 573 - Statistical Data Analysis 2 hrs
MATH 671 - Mathematical Statistics II: Statistical Inference 3 hrs
Restricted Electives: 6 hours
Two courses from the following:
• MATH 568 - Biostatistics 3
• MATH 569 - Categorical Data Analysis 3
• MATH 574 - Applied Statistics 3 hrs
• MATH 575 - Linear Regression Analysis 3 hrs
• MATH 576 - Applied Survey Sampling 3 hrs
• MATH 577 - Applied Multivariate Statistics 3 hrs
• MATH 578 - Nonparametric Statistics 3 hrs
Research Course: 2 hours
At least two hours of thesis or research study in either mathematics or statistics are required. Students will, with the approval
of the coordinator of advising, select a supervisor to direct the thesis or research study. See the description of the research
requirement for the M.A. in mathematics.
Program Total: 34 hours
Note:
A total of nine hours of approved 400-level courses taken for graduate credit may be used on a graduate degree program.
Students with undergraduate credit in any or all of these courses will substitute approved mathematics electives for these
hours.
Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: Mathematics
The following courses may be elected for graduate credit. A maximum of nine hours of approved 400-level course work may
be permitted in the earning of any graduate degree.
If you intend to enroll in any of the following undergraduate courses for graduate credit, you must submit a request form from
the Graduate School to receive permission before enrolling in the course; otherwise, you will receive undergraduate credit.
• MATH 411 - Abstract Algebra 3 hrs
• MATH 416 - Linear Algebra 3 hrs
• MATH 420 - Introduction to Real Analysis 3 hrs
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III. Proposed Revision
M.A. in Applied Statistics
The M.A. in Applied Statistics requires the completion of 31-34 hours of course work in mathematics and statistics, to be
distributed among required courses, restricted elective courses, and research courses as follows, in such a way that the mathematics
and statistics courses total 29-30 credits:
Mathematics Courses: 6-9 hours
Required Course: 3 hours
• MATH 416 - Linear Algebra 3 hrs (see note below)
Restricted Elective Courses: 3-6 hours
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MATH 519 Stochastic Mathematical Modeling 3 hrs
MATH 536 Numerical Analysis 3 hrs
MATH 560 - Introduction to Optimization Theory 3 hrs
MATH 420 Introduction to Real Analysis 3 hrs or MATH 526 Real Analysis 3 hrs
Statistics Courses: 20-24 hours
Required Courses: 12 hours
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MATH 571 - Mathematical Statistics I: Probability Theory 3 hrs
MATH 572 - Design and Analysis of Experiments 3 hrs
MATH 575 - Linear Regression Analysis 3 hrs
MATH 671 - Mathematical Statistics II: Statistical Inference 3 hrs
Restricted Elective Courses: 8-12 hours
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MATH 568 - Biostatistics 3 hrs
MATH 569 - Categorical Data Analysis 3 hrs
MATH 570 - Statistical Concepts and Methods for Bioinformatics 3 hrs
MATH 573 - Statistical Data Analysis 2 hrs
MATH 574 - Applied Statistics 3 hrs
MATH 576 - Applied Survey Sampling 3 hrs
MATH 577 - Applied Multivariate Statistics 3 hrs
MATH 578 - Nonparametric Statistics 3 hrs
Research Course: 2-4 hours
At least two hours of thesis or research study in statistics are required. Students will, with the approval of the coordinator
of advising, select a supervisor to direct the thesis or research study. See the description of the research requirement for
the M.A. in mathematics.
Program Total: 31-34 hours
Note:
Students with undergraduate credit in MATH 416 will substitute approved mathematics electives for these hours.
Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: Mathematics
The following courses may be elected for graduate credit. A maximum of nine hours of approved 400-level course work may be
permitted in the earning of any graduate degree. If you intend to enroll in any of the following undergraduate courses for graduate
credit, you must submit a request form from the Graduate School to receive permission before enrolling in the course; otherwise,
you will receive undergraduate credit.
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• MATH 416 - Linear Algebra 3 hrs
• MATH 420 - Introduction to Real Analysis 3 hrs
IV. Impact
Proposed revisions will have no impact on other departments or programs.
V. Budget
No impact on the budget.
VI. Action of the Department/College
1. Department/School:
Vote of faculty:
For
15
Against
0
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Abstentions
1
I support this proposal. The proposed revision can be implemented within the affected Department(s)/School(s) without
additional College or University resources.
January 20, 2012
Date
Department Head/School Director Signature
2. College/Graduate School:
A. College
I support this proposal. The proposed program can
affected College without additional University resources.
cannot
College Dean Signature
be implemented within the
Date
B. Graduate School (Graduate Program Revisions ONLY)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
VII. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
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Date