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Program-specific competencies Program-specific competencies are the knowledge, skills and attributes that are valuable in your specific program area—from microbiology to mechanical engineering to music and everything in between! These competencies can help you describe your skills and experience—and demonstrate your value to employers on your résumé and in interviews.

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Program Math Statistics

Program-specific competencies Program-specific competencies are the knowledge, skills and attributes that are valuable in your specific program area—from microbiology to mechanical engineering to music and everything in between! These competencies can help you describe your skills and experience—and demonstrate your value to employers on your résumé and in interviews.

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What competencies do mathematical and statistics students gain?

Mathematics and Statistics


Program-specific competencies
Competencies are the skills, knowledge and attributes gained through every work, educational, volunteer
and life experience. UVic students in Mathematics and Statistics develop the following program-specific
competencies.

Situational problem solving


Solves situational problems related to mathematics and statistics
• Decodes a situational problem
• Shares information related to the solution
• Models a situational problem
• Validates the solution
• Applies different strategies to work out a solution

Mathematical and statistical reasoning


Reasons using mathematical and statistical concepts and processes

• Defines the elements of mathematical/statistical situations


• Justifies actions or statements by referring to mathematical/statistical concepts and processes
• Mobilizes mathematical/statistical concepts and processes appropriate to the given situation
• Applies mathematical/statistical processes appropriate to the given situation

Mathematical and statistical communication


Communicates by using mathematical and statistical language
• Is familiar with the mathematical/statistical vocabulary
• Interprets or produces mathematical/statistical language
• Makes connections between mathematical/statistical language and everyday language

UVic Co-op and Career worked with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to develop this competency
document.

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