Departmental Emphasis in Statistics
Please consult the catalog for more detailed information.
The University of New Mexico Statistics Program offers Departmental Emphasis in three areas:
Industrial Statistics
Industrial Statistics is concerned with maintaining and improving the quality of goods and services. It involves a broad range of statistical tools but maintaining and improving quality involves an overall approach to the management of industrial processes that transcends the use of these specific tools. Variability is inherent in all processes, whether they be manufacturing processes or service processes. This variability must be controlled to create high quality goods and services and must be reduced to improve quality. Industrial Statistics focuses on the use of statistical thinking, i.e., the appreciation of the inherent variability of all processes. It also focuses on developing skills for modeling data and designing experiments that can lead to improvements in performance and reductions in variablity.
Biostatistics
Biostatistics activity spans a broad range of medical and biological science. Some areas include epidemiology, public health, statistics in medical research, disease prevention and care, health education, health care systems, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, environmental toxicities and sanitation.
Actuarial Science
Actuaries look at current trends, whether they are social, economic, or legal, and determine their financial impact on future events. This requires a broad understanding of the business world and extensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and economics. Accurate estimates of these events are crucial for the survival and prosperity of the companies who employ actuaries.
Minoring in Mathematics
Refer to the course catalog on Mathematics and Statistics Undergraduate Program under "Minor Study Requirements".
Program Learning Goals and Outcomes
The department has formulated the following broad education goals for mathematics and statistics majors:
- Knowledge: Learn the basic concepts, principles, definitions, theoretical and computational results of mathematics/statistics.
- Skills: Learn how to formulate, analyze, and solve problems in mathematics/statistics. Learn how to create formal proofs. Acquire oral and written communication skills to convey mathematical/statistical ideas and results.
2024/25 BS Stat Assessment Plan
Why You Need to Study Statistics
As of 2017, The UNM Department of Mathematics and Statistics is a CAUSE Institutional Member. CAUSE is a national organization whose mission is to support and advance undergraduate statistics education, in four target areas: resources, professional development, outreach, and research.
