Science and Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Professors Arasu, Dombrowski, Evans, Fricke (Emeritus), Khamis, Mann, Mazumdar (Emeritus), McKee, Miller, Park (Emeritus), Pedersen, Perkel (Chair), Ratnaparkhi, Rutter, Seoh, Voss
Associate Professors Farrell, Haber (Emeritus), Ho, Hou, C. Huang, Kaplan, Kinateder, Loi, Maneri (Emeritus), Mathews, Meike (Emeritus), Mercer, Slilaty, Svobodny, Tarpey, Tian, Turyn, Vance
Assistant Professors Cico (WSU–Lake Campus), Craighead, Q. Huang, Hawley (WSU–Lake Campus), Rife (WSU–Lake Campus), Wang
Lecturers Douglas, Lester, Otto, Sisson
Instructors Brackenridge, Dahl, Diesslin, Hardman, Tanner
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers several programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, as well as minor programs in mathematics and in statistics. Master of Science programs are available as well.
Major Programs
The Bachelor of Science program offers five concentrations: pure mathematics, applied mathematics, computing, statistics, and mathematics education. These five programs are adaptable to many post graduation goals, ranging from various scientific or professional careers to graduate school. The Bachelor of Arts program provides a broad background in mathematics with a liberal arts orientation.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics participates in the dual major program, leading to either the B.A. or the B.S. degree. For example, dual majors are available with computer science, engineering, and physics.
A cooperative education program is available that gives students the opportunity to work full time or part time in a career-related experience. Interested students should contact Career Services for more information.
Students must complete one of the major programs described below. Each program includes General Education requirements, departmental requirements, related course requirements, and general electives. The departmental component consists of required courses and electives in mathematics and statistics. Students must achieve at least a 2.0 GPA in the courses numbered 300 or higher used to satisfy this component. The general electives may be taken outside the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Each mathematics major is assigned an advisor from the department faculty. As early as possible in their college career, students should consult with their advisor on the important choice of a concentration. Likewise, students should confer with their advisor to discuss which courses to take and when to take them. Advising materials are available in the department office to help mathematics majors in these choices. However, there is no substitute for regular, in-person consultation with the faculty advisor. Moreover, the advisor must approve all courses intended to satisfy program requirements.
Mathematics and Statistics Degree Requirements— Mathematics/Pure Mathematics Concentration
Bachelor of Science Degree
| General Education Requirements | 42 |
| Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230 PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 |
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Departmental Requirements |
73 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 255, 280, 355, 431, 432, 433, 451, 452, 492 |
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| Recommended Course MTH 332 |
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| Elective Courses MTH 306, 316, 317, 332, 333, 381, 407, 410, 419, 456, 457, 458, 471, 480, 481, 482; STT 360, 361, 461, 462 |
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| Related Course Requirements | 24 |
| PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 | |
| CS 141 and either CS 142 or 240, or equivalent | |
| Electives | 44 |
| Foreign language study recommended | |
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Total |
183 |
Degree Requirements—Mathematics/Computing Concentration
Bachelor of Science Degree
| General Education Requirements | 42 |
| Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230 In area four, physics is recommended for the natural sciences requirement. If physics is chosen, then PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204, is a required substitution. |
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Departmental Requirements |
68 |
| MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 255, 257, 280, 316, 317 or 381, 355, 492 | |
| STT 360, 361 | |
| MTH 431 or 451 | |
| Two courses selected from MTH 381, 407, 410, 419, 456, 457, 458 | |
| One additional course selected from MTH 306, 381, 407, 410, 419, 431, 432, 451, 452, 456, 457, 458 | |
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Related Course Requirements |
40–44 |
| CS 240, 241, 242, 400 | |
| PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 (if physics is selected for General Education natural science) | |
| At least three from: CEG 320, 433, 434; CS 405, 466, 470, 480; MTH 476, 477 |
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| Electives | 29–33 |
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Total |
183 |
Degree Requirements—Mathematics/Statistics Concentration
Bachelor of Science Degree
| General Education Requirements | 42 |
| Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230 In area four, if physics is chosen for the natural sciences requirement, then PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 is a required substitution. |
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Departmental Requirements |
71 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 255, 280, 355 STT 360, 361, 461, 462, 466, 467, 492 |
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| Elective Courses STT courses numbered above 367 MTH 233, 306, 316, 317, 332, 333, 381, 407, 410, 419, 431, 432, 433, 451, 452, 456, 457, 458, 471, 476, 477, 480, 481, 482 CS 470 Electives selected to complete the departmental requirements must include at least two 400-level courses in the department, at least one of which must be a statistics course. |
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| Recommended Electives STT courses numbered above 367 MTH 431, 432 |
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| Related Course Requirements | 36–40 |
| CS 141 and either CS 142 or 240, or equivalent PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 (if physics is selected for General Education natural science) At least 16 hours, chosen with the approval of a statistics faculty advisor, in any area in which statistical techniques can be applied. |
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| Electives | 30–34 |
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Total |
183 |
Degree Requirements—Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Concentration
Bachelor of Science Degree
| General Education Requirements | 42 |
| Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230 PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 |
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Departmental Requirements |
72 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 255, 280, 355, 431, 432, 492 At least four courses chosen from: MTH 306, 316, 317, 332, 333 STT 360, 361 Two courses chosen from: MTH 407, 419, 456, 458, 480, 481, 482 Two additional 400-level elective courses |
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| Elective Courses Those listed above plus: MTH 433, 451, 452, 457 STT 461, 462 |
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| Related Course Requirements | 42 |
| PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 | |
| Either PHY 371, 372 or ME 212, 213 | |
| CS 141 and either CS 142 or 240, or equivalent | |
| At least 12 hours of advanced technical electives, which must be approved by the department. | |
| Electives | 27 |
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Total |
183 |
Degree Requirements—Mathematics/Mathematics Education Concentration
Bachelor of Science Degree (Integrated Mathematics)
Note: The Adolescent to Young Adult Mathematics Licensure Program is based on an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
| General Education Requirements | 42 |
| MTH 229, 230 | |
| If physics is chosen for the natural sciences requirement, then PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 is a required substitution. | |
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Departmental Requirements |
68–70 |
| MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 255, 280, 355, 381, 431, 432, 440, 451, 457, 471, 491 | |
| STT 360, 361 | |
| Two courses selected from MTH 233, 306, 332, 433, 452, 458 | |
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Related Course Requirements |
47–53 |
| CS 141, 142 (or 240), 206 ED 301/221, 303/223 EDS 333 PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 (if physics is selected for General Education natural science) At least eight hours, appropriate preparation for grades 7–12 teaching, chosen with the approval of a mathematics education faculty advisor. Recommended courses: MTH 343, 344, 345, 348, 446; STT 342 |
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| Electives | 26–27 |
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Total |
183 |
Degree Requirements— Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | 54 |
| Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230 |
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| Departmental Requirements | 64 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 255, 280, 355, 431, 440, 451, 471, 492 STT 360, 361 MTH 432 or 452 |
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| Elective Courses MTH 233, 306, 332, 333, 381, 407, 410, 419, 432, 433, 452, 456, 457, 458, 480, 481, 482 STT 401, 461, 462, 466, 467 |
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Related Course Requirements |
38 |
| CS 141 and either CS 142 or CS 240, or equivalent Twenty-seven hours (at least eight hours in one department) in departments belonging to neither the College of Science and Mathematics nor the College of Engineering and Computer Science; one additional course within the College of Science and Mathematics or the College of Engineering and Computer Science, but outside the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. These courses are in addition to those needed to fulfill General Education requirements. | |
| Electives | 27 |
| Foreign language study is recommended | |
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Total |
183 |
Honors Program
Mathematics majors who have demonstrated superior ability in upper-level mathematics and statistics courses may pursue an honors program with the approval of the department. Further information is available from the depart- mental office.
Dual Major
Special programs of study are available for students interested in a dual major in mathematics and either computer science, engineering, or physics. Requirements can be obtained in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics office.
Dual major programs may be arranged for students with other interdisciplinary interests. Basic requirements follow and must be integrated with a corresponding program from another participating department. All programs require a minimum of 183 credit hours.
Dual Major Degree Requirements—Mathematics
Bachelor of Science Degree
| General Education Requirements | 42 |
| Required Substitutions:
MTH 229, 230 In area four, if physics is chosen for the natural
sciences requirement, then |
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Departmental Requirements |
45 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 255, 355 At least two of the following: MTH 431, 432, 451, 452, 457, 458, 480, 481, 482 STT 461, 462 |
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| Elective Courses MTH 233, 280, 306, 316, 317, 332, 333, 381, 407, 419, 431, 432, 433, 451, 452, 456, 457, 458, 480, 481, 482, 492 STT 360 or 363, 361, 461, 462, 466, 467 |
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Related Course Requirements |
20–24 |
| S 141 and either CS 142 or CS 240, or equivalent PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 (if physics is selected for General Education natural science) |
Bachelor of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | 54 |
| Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230 |
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Departmental Requirements |
45 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, 231, 255, 355 At least two of the following: MTH 431, 432, 451, 452, 457, 458 STT 461, 462 |
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| Elective Courses (maximum of two at the 200 level) MTH 232, 233, 280, 306, 381, 410, 419, 431, 432, 433, 440, 451, 452, 456, 457, 458, 471, 492
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Related Course Requirements |
8 |
| CS 141 and either CS 142 or CS 240, or equivalent |
Minor Programs
Students majoring in another department may earn a minor in mathematics or a minor in statistics. Either minor can serve as an attractive credential for employment or improved preparation for graduate study. Each minor requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved courses; specific requirements follow.
Minor Requirements—Mathematics
| Departmental Requirements | 30 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, 231, and either MTH 253 or 255 |
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| Elective Courses MTH 232, 233, 257, 280, 306, 316, 317, 332, 333, 355, 381, 407, 410, 419, 431, 432, 433, 451, 452, 456, 457, 458, 471, 480, 481, 482 STT 360 or 363, 361 |
Only one of MTH 253 and 255 and only one of STT 360 and 363 can count toward the minor. Special rules apply for students with credit for the five-credit MTH 355 course, last taught spring 1992. (See the Department of Mathematics and Statistics or your advisor for details.) Courses cross-listed with the student’s major department cannot be included in the minor. A GPA of at least 2.0 must be attained in all minor courses. The minor must include at least three 300- or 400-level courses; a GPA of at least 2.0 must be earned in all minor courses at this level.
Minor Requirements—Statistics
| Departmental Requirements | 30 |
| Required Courses MTH 229, 230, and MTH 253 or 255 STT 360, 361 |
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| Elective Courses STT courses numbered above 367 |
Elective courses must be approved in advance by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A GPA of at least 2.0 must be attained in all minor courses, and a GPA of at least 2.0 must be earned in all minor courses at the 300 or 400 level.
