Applied Mathematics, B.S.

The B.S. applied mathematics degree is intended for students who want an in-depth mathematical training in preparation for a professional career in mathematics or a closely related field. In particular, students planning to attend graduate school in applied mathematics or a mathematically intensive scientific field should strongly consider the B.S. applied mathematics degree.

University Requirements - 39 credit hours

See Core Curriculum

The core mathematics requirement is satisfied by the major requirements below.

College Requirements - 6 credit hours

See College Requirements BS

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements — 44 credit hours

MTH 201	Calculus I	4
MTH 202	Calculus II	4
PHY 204	General Physics I	3
	with
PHY 274	General Physics Lab I	1
PHY 205	General Physics II	3
	with
PHY 275	General Physics Lab II	1
MTH 301	Vector Calculus	4
MTH 304	Complex Variables	3
MTH 311	Discrete Structures	3
MTH 321	Ordinary Differential Equations	3
MTH 341	Introduction to Linear Algebra	3
MTH 361	Applied Statistics I	3
MTH 401	Real Analysis I	3
	Or
MTH 441	Group Theory	3
	Or
MTH 442	Rings and Fields	3
	At least 6 credits of additional upper-division mathematics courses	6

Modeling Requirements — 3 credit hours

MTH 381	Math Modeling	3
	Or
MTH 497I	Industrial Mathematics Internship	3
	Or
	Equivalent to fulfill the modeling requirement

Computing Requirements — 3 credit hours

CS 305	Data Structures	3
	Or
PHY 303/CHM 303/MTH 303	Computational Methods in Physical Sciences	3
	Or
MTH 451/EGR 551	Numerical Methods in Computing I	3
	Or
	Equivalent to fulfill the computing requirement

Major Electives — 12 credit hours

12 upper division credit hours in MTH or related STEM departments (prefixes among the following: MTH, PHY, CHM, BIO, CE, EE, ME, CS, EGR, ECN, ENV, BUS). Electives from outside MTH should be chosen in consultation with advisor to constitute a coherent and focused program of study.

Any additional credit hours required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 120