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APPLIED MATHEMATICS OPTION

Graduates with training in applied mathematics are employed in business, industry, and government. They would probably work as part of a team and would often need to communicate mathematical ideas to persons trained in other subjects. In many instances, they would need to formulate problems for solution on a computer and then interpret the answers. Thus, besides a fundamental knowledge of mathematics, a knowledge of what computers can do is essential. This option is also a good preparation for graduate study in applied mathematics, computer science, statistics, and engineering.

The Area IV major requirements are as follows:

  1. Core curriculum: MATH 163, 164, 261, 262, and 351.
  2. MATH 414 Numerical Methods.
  3. MATH 510 Vector Calculus.
  4. Mathematical modeling: MATH 417 or 426.
  5. 15 additional credit hours in mathematics or statistics courses at the 300 level or higher. Courses in computer science or courses in other departments of the School of Science that have an appropriate mathematical content may be selected with the approval of the advisor. Normally, no more than 6 credit hours will be approved outside of mathematics and statistics.
  6. The 45 credit hours of courses required above must include at least 6 credit hours in each of two of the course sequences listed below. Students planning on attending graduate school in mathematics are advised to take MATH 441-442.
  7. 1-3 credit hours of MATH 490 or MATH 492 Capstone Experience.
Course Sequences Advanced calculus: MATH 510 and 525
Algebra: MATH 453, and 505 or a higher-level algebra course
Analysis: MATH 441, and 442 or a higher-level analysis course
Differential equations: MATH 520, and 537 or a higher-level differential equations course
Geometry: MATH 462, and 561 or a higher-level geometry course
Modeling: MATH 426, and 417 or a higher-level modeling course
Numerical analysis: MATH 414, and CSCI 515 or a higher-level numerical analysis course
Probability and statistics: STAT 311, and 511 or a higher-level probability or statistics course
Scientific computing: CSCI 475 and 4761
Theoretical computer science: CSCI 340 and 4701

Applied Mathematics Option Sample Program (124 cr. required)

Freshman Year
First Semester
MATH 163 Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5
ENG W131 Elementary Composition I 3
SCI 120 Windows on Science 1
CSCI 230 Computing I 4
HIST H114 History of Western Civilization 3
16
Second Semester
MATH 164 Integrated Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 5
COMM R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Second Composition Course 3
Free Electives 6
17
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
MATH 261 Multivariate Calculus 4
PHYS 152 Mechanics 4
Humanities—List H 3
Free Electives 6
17
Fourth Semester
MATH 262 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 4
MATH 351 Elementary Linear Algebra 3
PHYS 251 Heat, Electricity, and Optics 5
Free Elective 3
15
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
MATH 414 Numerical Methods 3
PHYS 310 Intermediate Mechanics 4
MATH or STAT Elective 3
Foreign Language 3
Social Sciences—List S 3
16
Sixth Semester
MATH 426 Introduction to Applied Mathematics and Modeling or
MATH 417 Discrete Modeling and Game Theory 3
MATH 510 Vector Calculus 3
PHYS 342 Modern Physics 3
Comparative World Cultures—List C 3
Foreign Language 3
15
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
MATH or STAT Electives 6
Junior/Senior Integrator 3
Free Electives 6
15
Eighth Semester
MATH or STAT Electives 6
MATH 492 Capstone Experience 2
Free Electives 6
14
Footnotes 1 Students are generally allowed to select only one of these two course sequences.
 

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