Department of Mathematics and Statistics / Wright State University / Dayton, Ohio 45435
Undergraduate Curricula
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics
Statistics Concentration

Statistics is distinct from mathematics as a field of study, yet founded upon the theory of probability -- the mathematics of chance. The Statistics Concentration is a degree program in mathematics emphasizing statistics both as a science unto itself and as a service science, with powerful applications in such disciplines as biology, medicine, sociology, chemistry, agriculture, education, engineering, economics, psychology, and quality control. Graduates of this program should be well qualified for employment in the many corporations and government agencies for which statisticians design experiments, conduct surveys, and analyze data. Also, the Statistics Concentration prepares students for graduate study in statistics (or in a science in which statistics plays a decisive role), after which one has even greater employment possibilities.

The Statistics Concentration features required courses in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra) and in statistics itself (applied statistics, theory of statistics, statistical methods). Advanced electives in mathematics or statistics are selected from an extensive menu of choices (e.g., experimental design for students interested in the "real-world" use of statistics, or real variables (also called advanced calculus) for those preparing for graduate study in theoretical statistics). In addition, students take several courses in a discipline in which statistics can be applied; biology, engineering, management, and psychology are just some of the many possibilities.

Sample Program of Study for the
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Statistics Concentration

The table below shows just one of many possible ways of satisfying degree requirements. However, course scheduling and degree requirements change periodically. Thus, students enrolled in this degree program should expect to modify this table in consultation with their faculty adviser.

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Fall Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus I [MTH 229] 5
Computer Programming I [CS 141] 4
Freshman Composition [ENG 101] 6 4
Western World: Ancient and Medieval Eras [HST 101] 6 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Winter Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus II [MTH 230] 5
Computer Programming II [CS 142] 4
Freshman Composition [ENG 102] 6 4
Western World in Transition: 14th-18th Centuries [HST 102] 6 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Spring Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus III [MTH 231] 5
Great Books of the Western World [ENG 204, PHL 204, or REL 204] 6 3
Psychology: the Science of Behavior [PSY 105] 6 4
Modern Western World: 19th-20th Centuries [HST 103] 6 3
Total credit hours ... 15
Fall Quarter, Sophomore Year
Calculus IV [MTH 232] 5
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 240/200] 7 5
Applied Statistics I [STT 360] 4
Social Institutions and Processes: Social Life [SOC 200] 6 3
Total credit hours ... 17
Winter Quarter, Sophomore Year
Differential Equations [MTH 233] 8 5
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 242/202] 7 5
Applied Statistics II [STT 361] 4
Social Institutions and Processes: Political Life [PLS 200] 6 3
Total credit hours ... 17
Spring Quarter, Sophomore Year
Linear Algebra [MTH 255] 3
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 244/204] 7 6
Fine and Performing Arts in Western Culture [ART 214, MUS 214, or TH 214] 6 3
Non-Western World -- Regional Studies (select one of five available courses) 6 3
Total credit hours ... 15
Fall Quarter, Junior Year
Theory of Statistics I [STT 461] 4
Statistical Methods I [STT 466] 4
Advanced Linear Algebra [MTH 355] 3
Non-Western World -- Comparative Studies (select one of five available courses) 6 3
Total credit hours ... 14
Winter Quarter, Junior Year
Theory of Statistics II [STT 462] 4
Statistical Methods II [STT 467] 4
Social Institutions and Processes: Economic Life [EC 200] 6 3
Elective 9 4
Total credit hours ... 15
Spring Quarter, Junior Year
Introduction to Experimental Designs [MTH 469] 8 4
Mathematics and Statistics elective 3
Electives 9 8
Total credit hours ... 15
Fall Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables I [MTH 431] 8 3
Mathematics and Statistics elective 4
Electives 9 8
Total credit hours ... 15
Winter Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables II [MTH 432] 8 3
Mathematics and Statistics elective 4
Electives 9 7
Total credit hours ... 14
Spring Quarter, Senior Year
Optimization Techniques [MTH 407] 8 3
Undergraduate Statistics Seminar [STT 492] 3
Electives 9 8
Total credit hours ... 14
Grand Total: 183 Credit Hours

Statistics Concentration Footnotes
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This is a "General Education" course, required of all undergraduates. In a few cases, alternatives are available.
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Sequences in chemistry, biology, or geology may be substituted for PHY 240/200 -- 242/202 -- 244/204.
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These are some of the recommended mathematics and statistics electives.
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These electives must include seventeen hours of courses approved by the faculty adviser, in an area in which statistics can be applied.
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