BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS
OVERVIEW
The mathematics component of the Bachelor of Arts program surveys the classical areas of mathematics -- analysis, algebra, and geometry -- and their history. Courses in statistics and in computer science provide a taste of two relatively young branches of the mathematical sciences. In addition, a broad choice of electives allows one to either pursue greater depth in one of these areas, or to sample a broader range of courses in mathematics, statistics, and computing.
The Bachelor of Arts program features breadth and flexibility. For instance, there is a Related Course Requirement specifically designed to accommodate subject matter outside the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and even outside both the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Other elective courses can be chosen with essentially no restriction. To examine the remarkable variety of possibilities, see the Wright State University Undergraduate Catalog; listed there are hundreds of courses which can be selected by students in this program.
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Checklist - unitl Fall 2012
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Checklist - as of Fall 2012
Important: The above checklist should be used only with consultation with your department advisor to ensure that you meet all requirements for graduation.
SAMPLE PROGRAM OF STUDY
NOTE: This program is under the current quarter term system. A new program of study will be posted before the change to sememsters in Fall 2012.
The program below shows just one of the many possible ways of satisfying the degree requiements for the Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics 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 204/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
*Fine and Performing Arts in Western Culture - ART/MUS/TH 214 - 3 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Social Life - SOC 200 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Winter Quarter, Sophomore Year
Applied Statistics I - STT 360- 4 credits
**General Physics/Lab II - PHY 242/202 - 5 credits
*Non-Western World: Comparative Studies - CST _____ - 3 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Political Life - PLS 200 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 15
Spring Quarter, Sophomore Year
Linear Algebra - MTH 255 - 3 credits
Applied Statistics II - STT 361- 4 credits
**General Physics/Lab III - PHY 244/204 - 6 credits
*Non-Western World: Regional Studies - RST _____ - 3 credits
Total Credits - 15
Fall Quarter, Junior Year
Introduction to Mathematical Proof - MTH 280 - 3 credits
Advanced Linear Algebra - MTH 355 - 3 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Economic Life - EC 200 - 3 credits
Electives - 7 credits
Total Credits - 16
Winter Quarter, Junior Year
Introduction to Modern Algebra I - MTH 451 - 3 credits
Mathematics Elective - MTH _____ - 3 credits
Electives - 9 credits
Total Credits - 15
Spring Quarter, Junior Year
***Introduction to Modern Algebra II - MTH 452 - 3 credits
Mathematics Elective - MTH _____ - 3 credits
Electives - 9 credits
Total Credits - 16
Fall Quarter,Senior Year
Real Variables I - MTH 431 - 3 credits
Electives - 12 credits
Total Credits - 15
Winter Quarter, Senior Year
***Real Variables II - MTH 432 - 3 credits
Geometry - MTH 471 - 3 credits
Electives - 8 credits
Total Credits - 14
Spring Quarter, Senior Year
History of Mathematics - MTH 440 - 3 credits
Undergraduate Mathematics 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.
*** Students in the BA program must take at least one of MTH 432 and MTH 452; taking both is not required.
