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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Combined Mathematics, BS & Mathematics, MS

Program Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a combined 4+1 degree program leading to a Bachelor of Mathematics (BS) and Master of Mathematics (MS) degree. The program allows 9 credit hours of courses counting towards both the undergraduate (UG) and graduate (GR) level.

The Mathematics Graduate Program promotes the study of classical and modern topics in advanced mathematics. It provides excellent preparation for further graduate work in the mathematical sciences, and offers a solid foundation for a career in teaching or any technical field that requires advanced analytical reasoning. Students typically take courses in modern algebra, analysis, combinatorics, graph theory, geometry, numerical analysis and probability and statistics. Program requirements are flexible to allow students to pursue individual interests.
Students graduating from this program typically assume positions in teaching or business, or pursue further graduate training leading to the Ph.D. degree.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted for the Combined Mathematics, BS & Mathematics, MS degree program, an undergraduate student must satisfy the conditions of university policy for combined degree programs, which include the following requirements:

Overall GPA in MTH/STT courses of at least 3.2
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or better
The permission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to take graduate courses in the Department
An approved plan of study

Program Learning Objectives

Students in the Mathematics, BS & Mathematics, MS combined degree program will

learn important topics in a broad range of modern mathematics.
develop a solid ability to solve mathematical problems.
be able to communicate mathematical ideas and arguments.
be able to apply mathematics to other areas of sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experiences, students who complete the combined degree program in mathematics can:

attain a good understanding of theories and methods in advanced mathematics.
solve problems in a broad range of significant mathematics.
produce and judge the validity of rigorous mathematical arguments.
communicate mathematical ideas and arguments well.
apply mathematics in formulating and solving problems arising from other areas.

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Undergraduate Program Requirements

Mathematics, BS

I. Wright State Core: 42 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 10 Hours

PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 20-21 Hours

MTH 2001 - Orientation Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 1
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2330 - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3 or
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4310 - Real Variables I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4510 - Modern Algebra I Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 21 Hours

MTH 4320 - Real Variables II Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4520 - Modern Algebra II Credit Hour(s): 3
Five additional department-approved elective courses, including at least one at the 4000-level

IV. Related Course Requirements: 4 Hours

CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4 or
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4 or
CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 4

V. General Electives: 32-33 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Applied Mathematics Concentration

I. Wright State Core: 42 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 10 Hours

PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 17-18 Hours

MTH 2001 - Orientation Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 1
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2330 - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3 or
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4310 - Real Variables I Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 24 Hours

MTH 4810 - Continuous Dynamical Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
Four department-approved elective courses, including at least two at the 4000-level
Complete three of the following courses:
MTH 3060 - Mathematical Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 3260 - Numerical Methods for Computational Science Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 3320 - Complex Variables Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 3330 - Partial Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 3600 - Applied Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Related Course Requirements: 16 Hours

CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4 or
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4 or
CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 3710 - Analytical Mechanics Credit Hour(s): 3 or
ME 2210 - Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
9 hours of approved advanced technical electives

V. General Electives: 20-21 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Data Science Concentration

I. Wright State Core: 40 hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 hours

Additional Core Courses: 7 hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 17-18 hours

MTH 2001 - Orientation Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 1
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2330 - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3 OR
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3 OR
MTH 2210 Applied Linear Algebra
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4310 - Real Variables I Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 27 hours

MTH 3060 - Mathematical Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 3600 - Applied Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 4640 - Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
Complete 5 of the following courses (at least 2 at the 4000 level)
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 3260 - Numerical Methods for Computational Science Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 3320 - Complex Variables Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4070 - Optimization Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4150 - Scientific Computation Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4260 - Matrix Computations Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4510 - Modern Algebra I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4550 - Advanced Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4570 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 4110 - Applied Time Series Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 4310 - Statistical Methods for Clinical Trials Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 4610 - Theory of Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 4660 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 4670 - Statistical Methods II Credit Hour(s): 4

IV. Related Requirements: 8 hours

CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4 OR
CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4

V. General Electives: 27-28 hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Mathematics Education Concentration

I. Wright State Core: 42 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
One History course

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 10 Hours

PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 20-21 Hours

MTH 2001 - Orientation Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 1
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2330 - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3 or
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4310 - Real Variables I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4510 - Modern Algebra I Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Concentration Requirements: 22 Hours

MTH 3450 - Geometry for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4400 - History of Mathematics Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4460 - Problem Solving and Mathematical Modeling for Educators Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 4710 - Geometry Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4910 - High School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 3420 - Probability and Statistics for Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 3600 - Applied Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Related Course Requirements: 6 Hours

ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
and
CS 1180L - Computer Science I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CS 1150 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hour(s): 4
and
CS 1150L - Introduction to Computer Science Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
and
CS 1160L - Intro to Comp Prog Lab Credit Hour(s): 0

V. Additional Requirements: 29-30 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Note:

Graduation Planning Strategy

Dual Major Concentration

I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 7 Hours

MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 9-11 Hours

One of the following:

MTH 2330 - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2800 - Writing Mathematical Proofs Credit Hour(s): 3

Two of the following:

MTH 4310 - Real Variables I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4320 - Real Variables II Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4510 - Modern Algebra I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4520 - Modern Algebra II Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 4570 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory Credit Hour(s): 4
Two additional department-approved electives

IV. Related Course Requirements: 4 Hours

CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4 or
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4 or
CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 4

V. General Electives: 58-60 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Double Counted Courses

MTH 6070 - Optimization Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6150 - Scientific Computation Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6240 - Coding Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6260 - Matrix Computations Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6290 - Cryptography and Data Security Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6310 - Real Variables I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6320 - Real Variables II Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6510 - Modern Algebra I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6520 - Modern Algebra II Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6550 - Advanced Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6570 - Combinatorics and Graph Theory Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 6710 - Geometry Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6810 - Continuous Dynamical Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6820 - Methods in Applied Mathematics Credit Hour(s): 3
STT 6610 - Theory of Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 6620 - Theory of Statistics II Credit Hour(s): 4

Graduate Program Requirements

Mathematics, MS

Note:

Total Graduate Hours: 30

Total Combined Program: 141 Hours