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Applied Mathematics
APPLY THE POWER OF MATHEMATICS
The B.S. in Applied Mathematics allows students to gain depth in mathematics as well as one of twenty-one areas of application in science and engineering such as Bioinformatics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Physics and Statistics. This degree prepares students planning a career in a field requiring strength in mathematics as well as in an area of application. Students considering a double major in Mathematics and a related area are advised to consider this program.
RELATED MAJORS
AREAS OF STUDY
- Linear Algebra
- Differential Equations
- Computational Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Cryptography
- Optimization
- Mathematical Modeling
CAREER OPTIONS
- Data Scientist
- Cryptanalyst / Cryptographer
- Statistician
- Professor
- Research Scientist
- Software Engineer
- Financial Analyst
- Consulting
- Management
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Statistics
- Physics
- Operations Research
- MBA
What’s special about this program?
Mathematics provides techniques for gaining insight into many types of phenomena in an increasingly quantified world. Consequently, a wide variety of career opportunities is open to people with mathematical talent and training. The Applied Mathematics program offers the opportunity to combine learning about mathematical methods with coordinated study of another field. The B.S. degree opens career doors in business, government and nonprofit sectors, as well as postgraduate study in mathematics or an application area.
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Undergraduate Research
Honors College
Math Club
Putnam Competition
Mathematical Contest in Modelling
Sample curriculum
FALL
CISC106 | General Computer Science for Engineers
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MATH241 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus C
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University Breadth Requirement (1/6) | Group A: Creative Arts and Humanities
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First Year Seminar
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Lab Science Requirement (1/2)*
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SPRING
ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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CISC181 | Introduction to Computer Science II
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CISC210 | Introduction to Systems Programming
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MATH242 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus B
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Lab Science Requirement (2/2)*
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FALL
CISC220 | Data Structures
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MATH243 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus C
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MATH349 | Elementary Linear Algebra
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University Breadth Requirement (2/6) | Group B: History and Cultural Change
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Approved Minor Requirement
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SPRING
MATH302 | Ordinary Differential Equations
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Second Math in Stream 2
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Approved Minor Requirement
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University Breadth Requirement (3/6) | Group C: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Free Elective (1/4)
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FALL
MATH426 | Computational Mathematics I
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MATH3XX Elective (1/2)*
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University Breadth Requirement (4/6) | Group A: Creative Arts and Humanities
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Multicultural Requirement |
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Approved Minor Requirement
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SPRING
MATH3XX Elective (2/2)*
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Main Stream MATH
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Main Stream MATH
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University Breadth Requirement (5/6) | Group B: History and Cultural Change
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Approved Minor Requirement
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FALL
Main Stream MATH
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Approved Minor Requirement
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University Breadth Requirement (6/6) | Group C: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Discovery Learning Experience
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Free Elective (2/4)
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SPRING
Main Stream MATH
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Approved Minor Requirement
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Second Writing Requirement
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Free Elective (3/4)
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Free Elective (4/4)
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