OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
[Archived Catalog]
Mathematical Statistics Major (B.S.) |
Major code BS3106
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
Morton Hall 321
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1254
Fax: 740.593.9805
mathematics@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/math/index.cfm
Robert Klein, contact person
Program Overview
The mathematical statistics major is intended to give the student rigorous training in the methods, mathematical foundations, and applications of statistics.
Other majors in the mathematical sciences offered by the Mathematics Department are the B.A. and B.S. in mathematics, applied mathematics, actuarial science, and meteorology.
When planning any program of study in mathematics, it is strongly recommended that you consult an advisor from the Department.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. However, it is strongly recommended that students satisfy at least one of the following before entering the mathematical statistics major:
- Have at least a 30 ACT Math score or a SAT Math score of 680 or above
- Have scored at least a 3 on the AP Calculus AB exam
- Have scored at least a 4 on the AP Statistics exam
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements. However, it is strongly recommended that students satisfy at least one of the following before entering the mathematical statistics major:
- Have at least a 30 ACT Math score or a SAT Math score of 680 or above
- Have scored at least a 3 on the AP Calculus AB exam
- Have scored at least a 4 on the AP Statistics exam
- Attained Level 3 on the Math Placement Exam
- Earned at least an A- in MATH 2301 or have an A- on an equivalent transfer course
- Completed MATH 2301, 2302, 3300 with no grade less than a B
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. However, it is strongly recommended that students satisfy at least one of the following before entering the mathematical statistics major:
- Have at least a 30 ACT Math score or a SAT Math score of 680 or above
- Have scored at least a 3 on the AP Calculus AB exam
- Have scored at least a 4 on the AP Statistics exam
- Earned at least an A- in course equivalent to MATH 2301
- Completed a calculus sequence with no grade less than a B
Opportunities Upon Graduation
“Mathematical statistician” is a defined job title in the federal government that carries a higher average salary than the simple “statistician” title. The B.S. degree prepares the candidate for a career as a mathematical statistician in a broad range of settings such as business, industrial, engineering, government, and education.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement
View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .
Program Requirements
For a B.S. degree with a major in mathematical statistics, a student must complete a total of at least 30 semester credit hours of mathematics and statistics courses, plus nine hours of applied statistics electives.
Mathematics Bachelors Common Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 2302 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 3200 - Applied Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
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OR
- MATH 3210 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 3300 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 3500 - Probability Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4500 - Theory of Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4510 - Applied Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4530 - Statistical Computing Credit Hours: 3
Discrete Math
Complete one of the following courses:
- CS 3000 - Introduction to Discrete Structures Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 3050 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Applied Statistics Electives - Group A
Complete one course from the following:
- COMS 3520 - Empirical Research Applications in Communication Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 3810 - Economic Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- GEOG 2710 - Introduction to Statistics in Geography Credit Hours: 3
- ISE 3040 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- ISE 3200 - Engineering Statistics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 2500 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 2110 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4
- QBA 2010 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hours: 4
Applied Statistics Electives - Group B
Complete two courses from the following:
- ECON 4850 - Economic Methodology Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 4870 - Introduction to Econometrics Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 4890 - Economics with SAS Credit Hours: 3
- GEOG 4710 - Quantitative Methods in Geography Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 3050 - Statistical Methods in Geology Credit Hours: 4
- ISE 4160 - Principles of Six Sigma Credit Hours: 4
- ISE 4300 - Introduction to Designed Experiments Credit Hours: 2
- MATH 4550 - Basic Principles of Actuarial Science Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4560 - Theory of Interest and Life Contingencies Credit Hours: 3
- PBIO 3150 - Statistical Methods in Plant Biology Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 2120 - Research Methods in Psychology Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 3110 - Advanced Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 4
- QBA 3710 - Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
- SOC 4500 - Data Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Recommendations
Students planning to enter a graduate program in statistics or other mathematical sciences are encouraged to also take as many of the following courses as time allows:
- MATH 3400 - Elementary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4301 - Advanced Calculus I Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4310 - Complex Variables Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4410 - Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 4520 - Stochastic Processes Credit Hours: 3