I'm currently a Statistics major, but I'm thinking about going for the double with Applied Math.
Anyone have any insight? I know the Statistics classes are limited and usually semester dependent, so I'm wondering if going for the specific MA classes will take significantly longer to complete.

6/21/2007 6:22:13 PM

The AMA and ST majors go together pretty great. If you are concerned about graduating on time, I don't think there would be any problem with double majoring. There are also a few classes that are cross-listed (MA(ST) 413 for example) where you will get credit towards both majors. You can check out this link to see every single requirement you will need

http://www.stat.ncsu.edu/programs/ugrad/degree_prog/dblmajor1.html

6/21/2007 10:23:14 PM

The list you linked to is why I am thinking about double majoring. Almost seems silly not to. But if the upper level MA classes are spread thin, I really need to get done and out ASAP. Getting stuck with having to wait an extra couple of semesters for a class really won't work.

Nevertheless, at this time I think I'm going to start with the MA classes for my major electives and if something goes awry then so be it.

^Thanks for the input!

6/21/2007 10:31:21 PM

most everyone I knew who was in statistics had some kind of double in MA/AMA/CSC

so I think a lot of people can finish it in 4 years

6/21/2007 11:24:33 PM

I did Statistics alone but I hear it goes well with Applied Math

6/22/2007 11:44:37 AM

Thinking more about this, I would definitely go talk to your Stat advisor or the undergrad director. They have encountered this numerous times and would easily give you the best advice

6/22/2007 12:02:33 PM

I've done that. My advisor is technically the head... and the head of the department is changing over right now, so there isn't really anyone to talk to. I have spoken with the old head of the department and another one of the advisors. They haven't really given me much pertinent information (surprise, surprise). Thus, I was hoping someone on tdub would have some experience and could provide information I haven't already found. Unfortunately, no one seems to have anything out of the ordinary to say.

6/22/2007 6:51:37 PM

just out of curiosity, is Dr. Swallow your advisor? I emailed him about a month ago and he never responded. I know that he is retiring and Dr. Woodard is taking his place, but I wasn't sure if he is going to take over all of Swallow's students. But going back to your question, in all honesty it is not going to be the math classes that will keep you from graduating on time, it'll be the stat classes. I was told not to take ST430 without having ST445 first, got caught in a scheduling conflict, had to take 445 last semester, and now my fifth year coming up taking 430. I more than likely could've graduated in four years no problem with the double major.

6/22/2007 7:27:56 PM

Yes. Dr. Swallow is my advisor. I, too, e-mailed him & received no response for a number of weeks. I finally went and tried to find him in person... he finally called me back in response to a bright pink post-it note message I left stuck to his door. He's really busy right now. When I spoke with him he was doing 1/2 days and lots of seminars on campus that were preventing him from being in the office. As far as I am aware, as of the Fall semester he will no longer be an advisor for Statistics. The three advisors are planned to be Woodard, Reiland, and Thompson.

And for you all to really understand this... I guess a little more back ground is necessary. I was initially in Statistics, was planning to switch to ECE, and now am going back to Statistics and trying to get out as quickly as possible (hopefully 2 years will be enough... but that's going to be a stretch). I don't want to get stuck in that situation you're in... I can't afford it at this point. That's why I was wondering if the MA classes were going to be as difficult to get as the ST classes are (part of why I switched... sub-par advising (heh... them telling people to take 445 really early is just plain stupid.) & scheduling issues). Ok, well- forgive my rambling. Thanks for your response.

If you know of any good MA classes you'd suggest, please do so. I'd rather go for the double if it's at all feasible. From what you're saying, it should be.

6/22/2007 8:39:07 PM

it really depends on what you are interested in to fulfill your 15 credit hour electives. If you like the theoretical portion of math there is MA 426, MA410, etc. If you think you have any interest in actuarial science, take MA(ST) 412 and 413, you mentioned ECE, so if you like programming there is MA 427, 428. Also, you are allowed to take MA 325, intro to applied math where they teach five different modules of topics from AMA, pretty easy A too. Also, if you are planning on going to graduate school, try to take a one or two graduate courses your senior year. Hope this helps

[Edited on June 22, 2007 at 9:04 PM. Reason : dfdfd]

6/22/2007 9:03:13 PM

^^ the whole 445 before 430 class route is to prevent students from being totally blind-sided by a regression class that is taught mostly through SAS. If some students have never had that kind of experience with SAS they got horribly lost in 430.

It's understandable if it doesn't work for you, but why don't people just take courses anyway if the other way doesn't fit your schedule?

On another note, as both Majors classes will be on Main campus (ST- patterson, MA/AMA - Harrelson) you shouldn't have as many scheduling conflicts between classes. Most main campus run on same time schedules. Whereas centennial runs different, which caused me many headaches for a couple of years.

6/23/2007 12:13:00 PM

it runs at 30 late so that you have time to get there and back between classes

it really isnt that difficult

6/23/2007 12:21:22 PM

^ I didn't mean traveling between classes, but registration. Scheduling wise classes overrun each other by like 5 minutes between Centennial and main campus (cant remember exactly but it wasnt much time) and so TRACS wouldn't let me take them and it caused problems with staying on time for graduation.

6/23/2007 1:34:39 PM

I'm getting a Major in AMA and a minor in statistics and it goes well together, so if the major doesn't work out try the minor.

6/24/2007 2:42:48 PM

Quote :

"I didn't mean traveling between classes, but registration. Scheduling wise classes overrun each other by like 5 minutes between Centennial and main campus (cant remember exactly but it wasnt much time) and so TRACS wouldn't let me take them and it caused problems with staying on time for graduation."

it is done that way purposefully so you can make it from one class to another

6/24/2007 3:30:09 PM

Thanks for all the info. As for the scheduling, I'm not so worried about times at which a course is offered as whether it's offered at all during a certain semester. And I know all about the Centennial to Main Campus schedule... but I ride a motorcycle on campus, so that isn't an issue (although I doubt I'll have to be over on Centennial anymore).

6/25/2007 8:17:38 AM

left you a pm. with some additional contacts. hope it helps

6/25/2007 5:44:29 PM