Mathematics
Major/Minor
Mathematics continues to play a major role in developing new technology and solving problems of social
importance. Because the uses of mathematics today are so diverse, Wright State offers five concentrations leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics: computing, applied mathematics, statistics, pure mathematics, and mathematics education.
- A Bachelor of Arts degree program in mathematics provides a broad background in mathematics with a liberal arts orientation.
- Dual majors are available with computer science, engineering, and physics. Two minors are available:
mathematics and statistics.
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Computing Concentration) - Suggested Curriculum |
Freshman
·Comp I&II
·Calculus I, II, III
·Computer Sci. I, II, III
·History Course
·Psychology |
Sophomore·General Physics I, II, III
·Calculus IV
·Differential Equations
·Discrete Mathematics
·Fine Arts
·Sociology
·Comparative Studies Political Science
·Regional Studies
·Economics |
Junior
·Linear Algebra
·Intro to Math Proof
·Coding Theory
·Advanced Linear Algebra
·Numerical Methods I&II
·Data Structures
·Cryptography
·General Electives Computing Elective
·Great Books |
Senior
·Applied Statistics I&II
·Applied Graph Theory
·Modern Algebra
·Optimization Techniques
·Undergraduate Seminar
·Computing Electives
·Math Elective
·General Electives |
Fast Facts:
Average starting salaries for professionals with bachelor's degree in a science- or mathematics-related field: biological sciences $28,066; chemistry $36,823; environmental studies $28,236; geology $35,687; mathematics $41,295; and physics $39,872. (Source: Salary Survey Summer 2000 The National Association of Colleges and Employers)
Discover what some of WSU's alumni are doing with a degree in:
Mathematics - computer programmer, scientific researcher, engineer, director of business development |
