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Academic Programmes
Statistics
The department offers a major in Statistics in combination with a minor in any of the following:
Business Administration, Demography, Economics, Political and Administrative Studies and Sociology
The Department offers double major degree programs in the following combinations:
Statistics and Computer Science,
Statistics and Demography, and
Statistics and Mathematics
Second year algebra and calculus courses are strictly required to take all third and fourth year statistics courses. It is therefore desirable for students to have obtained a credit in mathematics or equivalent at COSC level before being admitted into these programmes.
Faculty of Social Sciences regulations governing supplementary, repeat of failed courses, discontinuation and/or exclusion from the Faculty and/or University will be applicable to all programme in the Department. This also applies to course work/final examination weighting, timing of University examinations as well as degree award classification.
The Department reserves the right to offer or not to offer an optional course during any given academic year.
The Department also offers a 2-year Certificate programme in statistics. in each programme of study all prescribed courses in a given academic year must be taken and passed with a final grade of 50% or more before a student can proceed to a subsequent year of study and/or graduate.
The Department offers the following courses, listed with the prerequisites:
Course
Number Course Title Pre-requisite
Core course
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I None
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II None
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I ST 171 and ST 172 or M111 and M112
ST272-4 Statistical
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability M104 or M112
ST371-4 Mathematics for Statistics M205 and M206 or equivalent
ST372-4 Survey Methods and
ST375-3 Applied
ST376-3 Design of
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate Methods ST 375 or equivalent
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research ST 371 or equivalent
ST475-4 Statistical Theory ST 276 and ST 371 or equivalent
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics ST 276 and ST 371 or equivalent
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis ST 272 and ST 371 or equivalent
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis ST 375
ST490-6 Research Project in Statistics ST 272, ST 375 and ST 376
Optional courses
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics ST 276
ST386-3 Economic Statistics ST 271 and ST 272
ST486-3 Stochastic
ST487-4 Agricultural Statistics ST 372 and ST 376
Service Courses
ST151-3 Elementary Statistics and Probability None
ST253-4 Statistical Methods and
ST254-4 Statistical Methods for
Major Minor Combinations
Statistics with Minor in Business Administration
Year I
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year II
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II
M103-4 Algebra I for Social Sciences
M104-4 Calculus I for Social Sciences
CL001-2 Computer Literacy
CSS100-8 Communication Skills
BA160-6 Introduction to Business Adminstration
PLUS:A selection of optional courses to satisfy the minimum year credithours.
Year II
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year III
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods I I
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M205-3 Algebra II for Social Sciences
M206-3 Calculus II for Soicial Sciences
DEM251-4 Introduction to Population Studies
BA261-6 Financial Accounting
BA271-6 Management Process
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 2nd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year III
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST371-4 Mathematics for Statistics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
Elective: Any Two of the Following
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST385-3 Econometrics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
BA375-6 Principles of Marketing
Either
BA361-6 Financial Accounting II
or
BA363-6 Cost Accounting
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 3rd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, Business Administration course(s) is(are) recommended.
Year IV
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can graduate
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate Methods
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
ST490-6 Research Project in Statistics
Elective :Any Two of the Following
ST482-3 Industrial Statistics
ST484-3 Intermediate Operations Research
ST486-3 Stochastic Processes
ST487-4 Agricultural Statistics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 4th year level, to satisfy the minimum year credithours, however, Business Administration or Statistics course is recommended.
Statistics with Minor in Demography
Year I
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year II
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II
M103-4 Algebra I for Social Sciences
M104-4 Calculus I for Social Sciences
CL001-2 Computer Literacy
CSS100-8 Communication Skills
PLUS:A selection of optional courses to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year II
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year III
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods I I
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M205-3 Algebra II for Social Sciences
M206-4 Calculus II for Soicial Sciences
DEM251-4 Introduction to Population Studies
DEM252-4 Elementary Demographic Methods
DEM253-6 Mathematics for Demography
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 2nd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year III
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST371-4 Mathematics for Statistics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
Elective :Any Two of the Following
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST385-3 Econometrics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
DEM351-4 Demographic Methods
DEM352-4 Socio-economic Factors, Nuptiality and Fertility
DEM355-4 Migration and Urbanization
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 3rd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, Demography course is recommended.
Year IV
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can graduate
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate Methods
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
ST490-6 Research Project in Statistics
Elective:Any Two of the Following
ST482-3 Industrial Statistics
ST484-3 Intermediate Operations Research
ST486-3 Stochastic Processes
ST487-4 Agricultural Statistics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 4th year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, Demography or Statistics course is recommended.
Statistics with Minor in Economics
Year I
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year II
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II
M103-4 Algebra I for Social Sciences
M104-4 Calculus I for Social Sciences
CL001-2 Computer Literacy
CSS100-8 Communication Skills
EC161-3 Elements of Microeconomoics
EC162-3 Elements of Macroeconomics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year II
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year III
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods I I
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M205-3 Algebra II for Social Sciences
M206-3 Calculus II for Soicial Sciences
DEM251-4 Introduction to Population Studies
EC260-4 Principles of Microeconomics
EC261-4 Principles of Macroeconomics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 2nd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year III
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST371-4 Mathematics for Statistics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
ST385-3 Econometrics
Elective:Any Two of the Following
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
EC360-4 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory
EC361-4 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory
EC362-6 Introduction to Development Economics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 3rd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, Eonomics is recommended.
Year IV
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate Methods
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
ST490-6 Research Project in Statistics
Elective :Any Two of the Following
ST482-3 Industrial Statistics
ST484-3 Intermediate Operations Research
ST486-3 Stochastic Processes
ST487-4 Agricultural Statistics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 4th year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, Economics or Statistics course is recommended.
Statistics with Minor in Political and Administrative Studies
Year I
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year II
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II
M103-4 Algebra I for Social Sciences
M104-4 Calculus I for Social Sciences
CL001-2 Computer Literacy
CSS100-8 Communication Skills
PAS160-6 Introduction to African Politics and Administration
PLUS:A selection of optional courses to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year II
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year III
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods II
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M205-3 Algebra II for Social Sciences
M206-3 Calculus II for Soicial Sciences
DEM251-4 Introduction to Population Studies
PA261-3 Introduction to Public Administration
PS260-3 Introduction to Political Science
PA261-3 Development Administration
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 2nd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours; however, PAS course is advantegeous.
Year III
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST371-4 Mathematics for Statistics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
Elective:Any Two of the Following
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST385-3 Econometrics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
PA361-6 Comparative Public Administration
PA362-6 Organization Theory
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 3rd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, PAS course is recommended.
Year IV
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate Methods
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
ST490-6 Research Project in Statistics
Elective:Any Two of the Following
ST482-3 Industrial Statistics
ST484-3 Intermediate Operations Research
ST486-3 Stochastic Processes
ST487-4 Agricultural Statistics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 4th year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, PAS or Statistics course is recommended.
Statistics With Minor in Sociology
Year I
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year II
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II
M103-4 Algebra I for Social Sciences
M104-4 Calculus I for Social Sciences
CL001-2 Computer Literacy
CSS100-8 Communication Skills
SOC161-6 Introduction to Sociology and Social Antropology
PLUS:A selection of optional courses to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year II
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year III
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods II
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M205-3 Algebra II for Social Sciences
M206-3 Calculus II for Soicial Sciences
DEM251-4 Introduction to Population Studies
SOC251-6 Introduction to Sociology and Social Antropology
SOC252-6 Introduction to Social Research Methods I
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 2nd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours; however, Sociology course is advantegeous.
Year III
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST371-4 Mathematics for Statistics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
Elective:Any Two of the Following
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST385-3 Econometrics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
SOC350-3 Sociology of Social Thought
SOC352-3 Introduction to Social Research Methods II
SOC343-3 Sociology of Health and Illness
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 3rd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, Sociology is recommended.
Year IV
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate Methods
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
ST490-6 Research Project in Statistics
Elective:Any Two of the Following
ST482-3 Industrial Statistics
ST484-3 termediate Operations Research
ST486-3 chastic Processes
ST487-4 ricultural Statistics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 4th year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours, however, Sociology or Statistics course is recommended.
Double Major Programs in Statistics
For double major programs ST171 and ST172 or M111 and M112 must be successfully completed, in order to take 2nd year statistics courses.
Statistics with Computer Science
Year II
The following second year level courses should be taken and passed in order to proceed to year III
Statistics
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods II
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M221-6 Linear Algebra
M222-6 Calculus II
CS2310-3 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
CS2320-3 Introduction to Digital Logic Design
CS2400-4 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology
CS2330-3 Introduction to Database and Data Management
Year III
The following third year level courses should be taken and passed in order to proceed to year IV
ST375-3 Econometrics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
CS3300-3 Data Structures and Algorithms
CS3310-3 Theory of Computation
CS3330-3 Systems Analysis and Design
CS3320-3 Computer Architecture I
CS3321-3 Operating Systems I
and at least one course from the following:
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
And at least one course from the following:
CS3531-5 Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
CS3332-3 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
CS3311-3 Programming Languages
Year IV
The following fourth year level courses should be taken and passed
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate analysis
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
CS4400-4 Project
CS4330-3 Distributed Database Systems
CS4340-3 Computer Communications and Networks I
CS4331-3 Human Computer Interaction
CS4310-3 Compiler Construction and Design
Statistics with Mathematics
Year II
The following second year level courses should be taken and passed in order to proceed to year III
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods II
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M221-6 Linear Algebra
M222-6 Calculus II
M223-6 Applied Mathematics
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 2nd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours; however, Computer Science and Mathematics courses are advantegeous.
Year III
The following third year level courses should be taken and passed in order to proceed to year IV
ST375-3 Econometrics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
M3314 Vector Calculus
M332-4 Real Analysis
M333-4 Differential Equations
M334-4 Mechanics
M342-4 Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable
and at least one course from the following:
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
Year IV
The following fourth year level courses should be taken and passed
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate analysis
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
M421-4 Ordinary Differential Equations
M443-4 Introduction to Functional Analysis
M444-4 Advanced Calculus
M445-4 Abstract Algebra II
PLUS: One elective course from 4th year Mathematics Courses.
Statistics with Demography
Year II
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year III
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST272-4 Statistical Methods I I
ST276-4 Introduction to Probability
M205-3 Algebra II for Social Sciences
M206-3 Calculus II for Soicial Sciences
DEM251-4 Introduction to Population Studies
DEM252-4 Elementary Demographic Methods
DEM253-6 Mathematics for Demography
PLUS:A selection of optional courses, from 2nd year level, to satisfy the minimum year credit hours.
Year III
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can proceed to year IV
ST371-4 Mathematics for Statistics
ST372-4 Survey Methods and Applications
ST375-3 Applied Regression Analysis
ST376-3 Design of Experiments
DEM351-4 Demographic Methods
DEM352-4 Socio-economic Factors, Nuptiality and Fertility
DEM355-4 Migration and Urbanization
DEM354-4 Socio-Economic Factors, Morbidity and Mortality
DEM353-4 The Demography of
Any one of the following:
ST383-3 Actuarial Statistics
ST385-3 Econometrics
ST386-3 Economic Statistics
ST388-4 Social Statistics
Year IV
Students must take and pass the following courses before they can graduate
ST472-4 Introduction to Multivariate Methods
ST473-3 Introduction to Operations Research
ST475-4 Statistical Theory
ST476-4 Inferential Statistics
ST478-3 Categorical Data Analysis
ST479-3 Introduction to Time Series Analysis
DEM451-4 Demogr aphic and Applied Methods
DEM452-6 Population Education and Manpower Planning
DEM453-6 Population, Modernization and Development
DEM454-4 Research Work in Demography
Demography Programme
The Department offers double major programs in the following combinations:
Demography and Statistics
Demography and Sociology
Demography and Public Administration
Demography and Political Science
Demography and Human Geography
Demography and Computer Science
Demography and Mathematics
Regulations:
1. All prescribed courses together with their respective prerequisites must be passed with a mark of 50 percent or more.
2. Each fourth year student majoring in Demography will take DEM 455 (Research Work in Demography) and the project report will be due not later than the last day of lectures in the second semester.
3. The Department of Statistics and Demography Unit reserve right to offer or not to offer a course in any particular year.
Students who intend to register for DEM 253 are required to register for DEM 251 and DEM 252 as well.
Double Major Programs
Year I
The following prescribed courses must be taken and passed before a students can proceed to Year II.
M103-4 Algebra
M104-4 Calculus
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II
CSS100-8 Communication Skills
CL001-2 Computer Literacy
(d) PLUS:
A selection of approved and optional subjects/courses comprising 6 to 8 contact hours per week per semester.
Maximum number of contact hours per week per semester: 30H
Year II
Before proceeding to year III a student should take and pass the following prescribed courses:-
DEM251-4 Introduction to Population Studies
DEM252-4 Elementary Demographic Methods
DEM253-6 Mathematics for demography
M205-3 Algebra
M206-3 Calculus
(c) PLUS:
Approved compulsory and optional subjects/courses prescribed in the regulations of the department offering the double major with Demography.
Average contact hours per week per semester: 18-20H
Year III
Before proceeding to year IV a student should take and pass the following prescribed courses before he/she can graduate.
DEM351-4 Demographic Methods
DEM352-4 Socio-Economic Factors, Nuptiality and Fertility
DEM353-4 The Demography of
DEM354-4 Socio-Economic Factors, Morbidity and mortality
Optional Course
DEM355-4 Migration and Urbanisation
DEM356-5 Introduction to Demographic Data Analysis
(b) PLUS:
Approved compulsory and optional subjects/courses prescribed in the regulations of the department offering the double major with Demography.
Average contact hours per week per semester: 20H
Year IV
To complete the degree, students should take and pass the following prescribed courses:-
DEM451-4 Demographic and Applied Methods
DEM453-4 Population, Modernisation and Development
DEM454-8 Research Work in Demography
Optional Course:
DEM452-6 Population, Education and Manpower Planning
(b) PLUS:
Approved compulsory and optional subjects/courses prescribed in the regulations of the department offering the double major with Demography.
Average contact hours per week per semester: 19-21H
Prerequisites
- No prerequisite for 2nd Year courses.
- 2nd Year compulsory courses are prerequisite for 3rd and 4th Year courses
- Demography 351 is a prerequisite for Dem 451
Certificate in Statistics
Regulations
Admission requirements:
Credit in Maths and pass in English
First year-Common First Year like Statistics/Demography
Assessment
For promotion to year II of the certificate programme a candidate must have scored in his/her first year:
(a) Not less than 50 percent in all the courses.
For the award of certificate in Statistics a student must have scored in his/her second year.
(a) Not less than 50 per cent in all the courses.
Classification of Award
The classification will be as follows:
GPA Classification OWM
4 + Distinction 70 +
2.8-3.9 Credit (60-69)
1.6-2.7 Pass (50-59)
Transfer to Degree Programme
A candidate who has qualified for the award of the Certificate will not generally be permitted to transfer to a degree programme. To be considered for transfer to the degree programme, the student must normally have passed the Certificate in Statistics with at least a credit. Transferring students will normally start their degree programme at year III.
Programme
The Department offers a 2-year programme leading to the award of Certificate in Statistics.
Year I:
In the first year of the Certificate in Statistics programme, students take the following courses:-
ST171-3 Introduction to Statistics I
ST172-3 Introduction to Statistics II
M103-4 Algebra
M104-4 Calculus
EC161-3 Principles of Economics I
EC162-3 Principles of Economics II
CSS100-8 Communication Skills
CLOOI-2 Computer Literacy
Year II:
ST271-4 Statistical Methods I
ST270-3 Project
ST272-4 Statistical Methods II
ST276-4 Introduction to probability
M205-4 Algebra
M206-4 Calculus
Plus one course to make 18 contact hours per week per semester