Topics include understanding variability, graphical and numerical summarization of data, introductory probability, normal and related distributions, statistical inference, experimental design, simple linear regression. Statistical microcomputer software is used. Theorems and concepts more advanced than those of high school geometry. Treatment of the various properties of the triangle, including the notable points, lines, and circles associated with it. Introduction to the algebra of matrices, vector spaces, polynomials, and linear transformations.
Emphasis is on subroutine computation with applications to problems in science and engineering.
CP SC 110 or consent of instructor. Weekly seminar to prepare students in the Departmental Honors Program for independent senior research. At the end of the second semester, each student must have identified a research topic and a faculty advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Junior standing in departmental honors program.