Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - STAT 180 E100

Career Development Seminar for Statistics and Actuarial Science (1)

Class Number: 7066

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Enrollment in the Statistics or Actuarial Science major or honours program, or STAT 270 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A seminar primarily for students undertaking a major or an honours program in Statistics. Visiting speakers share experience relevant to Statistics students and provide useful education and career advice.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Outline:

This seminar brings speakers from off-campus to speak to students about professional experiences and careers related to the practice of Statistics. The course is normally taken in the first semester of the student's undergraduate program.

Grading

  • Attendance/Participation 30%
  • Reports 40%
  • Oral Presentation 30%

NOTES:

Evaluation is based on attendance at the seminars, participation in the seminars, and the submission of a brief report on each seminar.

Above grading is subject to change.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with Disabilities:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.  


Tutor Requests:
Students looking for a tutor should visit https://www.sfu.ca/stat-actsci/all-students/other-resources/tutoring.html. We accept no responsibility for the consequences of any actions taken related to tutors.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.