Applied Mathematics

Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Mathematics

This degree program offers a firm foundation in applied mathematics by combining a rigorous program of study in mathematics with a concentration in one or more disciplines in which mathematical tools are used to solve real-world problems. Areas of application include, business administration, cognitive science, computer science, economics, and the physical or biological sciences.

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Odd Year

4-year odd year bs applied
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I ECON 102 – Principles of Microeconomics QM 160 – Intro to Data Analytics	MATH 222 – Calculus II
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III ACCT 210 – Principles of Accounting I	MATH 324 – Differential Equations CS 205 – Programming for the Sciences
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability MATH - Elective MKT 325 – Introduction to Marketing MGT 377 - Organizational Behavior	MATH 341 – Linear Algebra MATH 466 – Statistics FIN 361 – Fundamentals of Finance
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling Business – Elective	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods MATH - Elective Business – Elective

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Even Year

4-year even year bs applied
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I ECON 102 – Principles of Microeconomics QM 160 – Intro to Data Analytics	MATH 222 – Calculus II
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III ACCT 210 – Principles of Accounting I	MATH 324 – Differential Equations CS 205 – Programming for the Sciences
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability MATH - Elective MKT 325 – Introduction to Marketing MGT 377 - Organizational Behavior	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods MATH 466 – Statistics FIN 361 – Fundamentals of Finance
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling Business – Elective	MATH 341 – Linear Algebra MATH - Elective Business – Elective

Recommended Electives

MATH 330 – Theory of Interest
ECON 300 – Regression Analysis

These are sample plans of study. The courses listed are required for a B.S. with a major in applied mathematics and an area of application in business administration. Selected elective courses are also required. You will develop your own plan of study in consultation with your academic advisors.

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Odd Year

4-year odd year bs computer sci
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I	MATH 222 – Calculus II CS 210 – Intro to Computer Science
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III CS 215 – Data Structures and algorithms	MATH 324 – Differential Equations MATH 341 – Linear Algebra CS 220 – Logic Design
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability MATH - Elective CS - Elective	MATH 466 – Statistics MATH - Elective CS 290 – Object-Oriented Design
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling CS - Elective	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods CS - Elective

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Even Year

4-year even year bs computer sci
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I	MATH 222 – Calculus II CS 210 – Intro to Computer Science
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III CS 215 – Data Structures and algorithms	MATH 324 – Differential Equations MATH 341 – Linear Algebra CS 220 – Logic Design
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability MATH - Elective CS - Elective	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods MATH 466 – Statistics CS 290 - Object-Oriented Design
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling CS - Elective	MATH - Elective CS - Elective

Recommended MATH and CS Electives

MATH 370 – Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics
CS 381 – Formal Languages
CS 415 - Cryptography

These are sample plans of study. The courses listed are required for a B.S. with a major in applied mathematics and an area of application in computer science. Selected elective courses are also required. You will develop your own plan of study in consultation with your academic advisors.

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Odd Year

4-year odd economics
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I ECON 101 – Principles of Macroeconomics QM 160 – Introduction to Data Analytics	MATH 222 – Calculus II ECON 102 – Principles of Microeconomics
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III	MATH 324 – Differential Equations MATH 341 – Linear Algebra CS 205 – Programming for the Sciences
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability MATH - Elective ECON 345 – Intermediate Microeconomics	MATH 466 – Statistics MATH - Elective ECON 345 – Intermediate Microeconomics
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling ECON 300 – Regression Analysis	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods ECON - Elective

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Even Year

4-year even economics
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I ECON 101 – Principles of Macroeconomics QM 160 – Introduction to Data Analytics	MATH 222 – Calculus II ECON 102 – Principles of Microeconomics
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III ECON 345 – Intermediate Microeconomics	MATH 324 – Differential Equations MATH 341 – Linear Algebra ECON 346 – Intermediate Macroeconomics CS 205 – Programming for the Sciences
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability ECON 300 – Regression Analysis	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods MATH 466 – Statistics
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling ECON 300 – Regression Analysis	MATH - Elective ECON - Elective

Recommended Mathematics Electives

MATH 330 – Theory of Interest

These are sample plans of study. The courses listed are required for a B.S. with a major in applied mathematics and an area of application in economics. Selected elective courses are also required. You will develop your own plan of study in consultation with your academic advisors.

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Odd Year

4-year odd Physics
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I QM 160 – Introduction to Data Analytics	MATH 222 – Calculus II PHYS 210 – Calculus Physics I
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III PHYS 211 – Calculus Physics II CS 210 – Intro to Computer Science	MATH 324 – Differential Equations MATH 341 – Linear Algebra PHYS 213 – Intro to Modern Physics PHYS 214 – Modern Physics Laboratory
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability MATH - Elective	MATH 466 – Statistics MATH - Elective PHYS 305 – Mathematical Physics
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling PHYS 401 – Advanced Electronmagnetics	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods PHYS 416 - Statistical Thermodynamics

Sample 4-year Plan Beginning in an Even Year

4-year even Physics
	Fall	Spring
Freshman	MATH 221 – Calculus I QM 160 – Introduction to Data Analytics	MATH 222 – Calculus II PHYS 210 – Calculus Physics I
Sophomore	MATH 323 – Calculus III PHYS 211 – Calculus Physics II CS 210 – Intro to Computer Science	MATH 324 – Differential Equations MATH 341 – Linear Algebra PHYS 213 – Intro to Modern Physics PHYS 214 – Modern Physics Laboratory
Junior	MATH 365 – Probability MATH - Elective	MATH 373 – Numerical Methods MATH 466 – Statistics PHYS 305 – Mathematical Physics
Senior	MATH 495 – Senior Seminar: Mathematical Modeling PHYS 401 – Advanced Electronmagnetics	MATH - Elective PHYS 416 - Statistical Thermodynamics

These are sample plans of study. The courses listed are required for a B.S. with a major in applied mathematics and an area of application in physics. Selected elective courses are also required. You will develop your own plan of study in consultation with your academic advisors.

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