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Department of Mathematics and StatisticsCollege West 307.14
University of Regina
Regina SK S4S 0A2
Phone: 306-585-4148
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Mathematics and Statistics
The Department of Math and Statistics offers the following academic programs:
- BSc Mathematics (72 KB)
- BSc Hons Mathematics (73 KB)
- BSc Combined Mathematics/Computer Science (73 KB)
- BSc Hons Combined Mathematics/Computer Science (73 KB)
- BSc Statistics (72 KB)
- BSc Applied Mathematics/Statistics (72 KB)
- BSc Combined Statistics/Economics (73 KB)
- BSc Actuarial Science (45 KB)
Knowledge
Pure mathematics (e.g., algebra, calculus, geometry, number theory, topology); mathematical applications for assessing and solving “real” problems (e.g., employment trends); statistical methods (e.g., sampling techniques) and data analysis; actuarial mathematics, statistics and risk theories in the design of insurance, pension and other programs; statistical software and computing.
Skills
Analyze the structure of proof; deduce theorems and construct mathematical models; apply quantitative knowledge and reasoning to theoretical and applied sciences (e.g., population biology, computer graphics, internet security); apply statistical methods to survey development and analysis; utilize statistical software; think logically and analytically.
Sample CoursesMath: Euclidean Geometry, Matrix Theory, Modern Algebra, Linear Optimization, Real Analysis.
Stats: Sample Theory, Categorical Data Analysis, Advanced Probability, Design and Analysis of Experiments.
ACSC: Econometric Models and Forecasts, Risk Theory, Introduction to Casualty Insurance and Credibility, Mathematics of Finance, Canadian Pension Plan Review.
Examples of Career Fields and Occupations
- Account Manager
- Actuary
- Applied Mathematician (various fields including: finance, health, marketing, manufacturing, mining, science)
- Biostatistician
- Budget Analyst
- Buyer (e.g., industry, institutions, retail)
- Clinical Data Coordinator
- Computer Scientist
- Contracts Specialist
- Cryptologist
- Curriculum Developer
- Data Analyst
- Economist
- Epidemiology
- Financial Analyst
- Industry Researcher
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Internet Researcher
- Investment Analyst
- Market Analyst (e.g., advertising, oil, hospitality)
- Materials Management
- Operations Research
- Purchasing Agent (e.g., construction, hospitals, government, schools)
- Pure Research
- Retail Buyer
- Risk Assessment
- Statistician (e.g., law, government, industry)
- Teacher/Professor