Applied Mathematics Option

122 credits

The Applied Mathematics Option combines mathematics with a related minor to prepare students for a position in applied mathematics as well as for graduate work in applied mathematics or some related area.

 

Degree Requirements

Credits

 
Courses required for the Option are shown in boldface. 
MA 2550 Calculus I (MATH) 4
MA 2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
MA 3110 Logic, Proofs, and Axiomatic Systems (WRCO) 3
MA 3120 Elements of Linear Algebra 3
MA 3200 Discrete Mathematics 3
MA 3410 Numerical Methods Using the Computer 3
MA 3500 Probability and Statistics for Scientists 3
MA 3510 Differential Equations 3
MA 3540 Multivariable Calculus 4
MA 4350 Probability Theory 3
MA 4420 Numerical Analysis Using the Computer 3
MA 4450 Seminar in Applied Mathematics 3
MA 4510 Advanced Calculus I 3
Related Minor Elective - complete one of the following: 3
MA 4310 Quantitative Methods with Business Applications
MA 4520 Advanced Calculus II
Related Minor 15
Related Minor or electives 11
Technology in the Discipline Connection - complete one of the following: 3
CS 2010 Computing Fundamentals (TECO)
MA 2140 Elementary Functions (QRCO) (TECO)
MA 3230 Geometries (TECO) (WRCO)
General Education: 
EN 1200 Composition 3
IS 1111 The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3
CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6
PPDI Past and Present Directions 6
SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6-8
SSDI Self and Society Directions 6
DICO Diversity Connection 3
GACO Global Awareness Connection 3
INCO Integration Connection 3
WECO Wellness Connection 3
Electives 6-4
 

Students completing the Business Administration or Economics minor are required to complete MA 4310. Students selecting any other Related Minor are required to complete MA 4520.
 

Related Minor: Students electing the Applied Mathematics Option must complete one minor from the following:
 
Business Administration (18 credits) 
Chemistry (20 credits) 
Computing (19 credits) 
Earth Science (20-23 credits) 
Economics (15 or 18 credits) 
Geography (15 credits) 
Information Technology (16 or 20 credits) 
Meteorology (21 or 22 credits, including prerequisites) 
Physics (18 credits) 
Psycholgy (19 credits) 

*All course information is from the 2009-2010 Catalog.