Majors

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Overview

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.

Bachelor of Science in Statistics Checklist

Important: The above checklist is accurate as of December 2008 but should be used only with consultation with your department advisor to ensure that you meet all requirements for graduation.

Calculus Instruction

The four calculus courses offered by the department of Mathematics and Statistics is a key part of the Bachelor in Science in Statistics degree. The following links will take you to important and helpful information about these courses:

Advisor

Thad Tarpey [ e-mail ] Room 141 MM - (937) 775-2861

Statistics Program Website

Further information about the Statistics Program at Wright State can be located here.

Sample Program of Study

The program below shows just one of the many possible ways of satisfying the degree requiements for the Bachelor of Science in Statistics degree. However, course scheduling and degree requirements change periodically. Thus, students enrolled in this degree program should expect to modify this program of study in consultation with their freshman advisor.

Fall Quarter, Freshman Year

Calculus I - MTH 229 - 5 credits

Computer Programming I - CS 141 - 4 credits

*Freshman Composition I - ENG 101 - 4 credits

*Western World: Ancient and Medieval Eras - HST 101 - 3 credits

Total Credits - 16

Winter Quarter, Freshman Year

Calculus II - MTH 230 - 5 credits

Computer Programming II - CS 142 - 4 credits

*Freshman Composition II - ENG 102 - 4 credits

*Western World in Transition: 14th to 18th Centuries - HST 102 - 3 credits

Total Credits - 16

Spring Quarter, Freshman Year

Calculus III - MTH 231 - 5 credits

*Great Books of the Western World - ENG/PHL/REL 204 - 3 credits

*Psychology: the Science of Behavior - PSY 105 - 4 credits

*Modern Western World: 19th to 20th Centuries - HST 103 - 3 credits

Total Credits - 15

Fall Quarter, Sophomore Year

Calculus IV - MTH 232 - 5 credits

**General Physics/Lab I - PHY 240/200 - 5 credits

Applied Statistics I - STT 360 - 4 credits

*Social Institutions and Processes: Social Life - SOC 200 - 3 credits

Total Credits - 17

Winter Quarter, Sophomore Year

Differential Equations - MTH 233 - 5 credits

**General Physics/Lab II - PHY 242/202 - 5 credits

Applied Statistics II - STT 361 - 4 credits

*Social Institutions and Processes: Political Life - PLS 200 - 3 credits

Total Credits - 17

Spring Quarter, Sophomore Year

Linear Algebra - MTH 255 - 3 credits

**General Physics/Lab III - PHY 244/204 - 6 credits

*Non-Western World: Regional Studies - RST _____ - 3 credits

*Fine and Performing Arts in Western Culture - ART/MUS/TH 214 - 3 credit hours

Total Credits - 15

Fall Quarter, Junior Year

Theory of Statistics I - STT 461 - 4 credits

Statistical Methods I - STT 466 - 4 credits

Advanced Linear Algebra - MTH 355 - 3 credits

Non-Western World: Comparative Studies - CST _____ - 3 credits

Total Credits - 14

Winter Quarter, Junior Year

Theory of Statistics II - STT 462 - 4 credits

Statistical Methods II - STT 467 - 4 credits

*Social Institutions and Processes: Economic Life - EC 200 - 3 credits

Electives - 4 credits

Total Credits - 15

Spring Quarter, Junior Year

Introduction to Experimental Designs - MTH 469 - 4 credits

Mathematics and Statistics Elective - MTH/STT _____ - 3 credits

Electives - 8 credits

Total Credits - 15

Fall Quarter, Senior Year

Real Variables I - MTH 431 - 3 credits

Mathematics and Statistics Elective - MTH/STT _____ - 4 credits

Electives - 8 credits

Total Credits - 15

Winter Quarter, Senior Year

Real Variables II - MTH 432 - 3 credits

Mathematics and Statistics Elective - MTH/STT _____ - 4 credits

Electives - 7 credits

Total Credits - 14

Spring Quarter, Senior Year

Optimization Techniques - MTH 407 - 3 credits

Undergraduate Statistics Seminar - MTH 492 - 3 credits

Electives - 8 credits

Total Credits - 14

Grand Total: 183 Credit Hours

* This is a "General Education" (GE) course, required of all undergraduates. In a few cases, alternatives are available. Please speak to your undergraduate advisor regarding substituting GE classes.

** Sequences in chemistry, biology, or earth & environmental science may be substituted for PHY 240/200 -- 242/202 -- 244/204.