Applied Mathematics

Mission

Mathematical Sciences is an integral part of the strong liberal arts tradition at the 91AV. We believe a student's education is enriched by studying mathematics, and our courses support the College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum. Our Applied Mathematics major and minor programs provide a solid foundation in contemporary mathematics which prepares students to pursue further study and careers in the mathematical sciences and other quantitative and analytical fields. The Mathematical Sciences faculty mentor student research and are active in original scholarship. Through consulting and research collaborations, we are a resource for students and faculty across the University.

Major Description

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics provides a well-rounded, liberal arts-based education focused on the application of the mathematical sciences for inquiry and problem-solving. The program places emphasis on mathematical modeling and statistical methods, and project-based approaches. The curriculum integrates computational and theoretical approaches to enable students to experience both the power and the beauty of mathematics for problem-solving and exploration. This major gives students the quantitative and analytical skills to support careers in the sciences, business, finance, health, government, and many other fields. The program also prepares students for advanced study in the applied mathematical sciences. Students interested in a double major will find Applied Mathematics to be an excellent complement to majors in the natural sciences and other fields, as many fields continue to experience an increasing reliance on mathematics.

Curricular Requirements

CAS Core Requirements	Credits
Total	42

Program Required Courses	Credits
MAT 150 – Statistics for Life Sciences	Credits included in Core Requirements
MAT 190 – Calculus I	4
MAT 195 – Calculus II	4
MAT 200 – Calculus III	4
MAT 212 – Discrete Mathematics	3
MAT 220 – Linear Algebra	3
MAT 225 – Computer Programming with MATLAB or DSC 225 – Programming I	3
MAT 315 – Applied Mathematics with Differential Equations	3
MAT 321 – Applied Statistics	3
MAT 323 – Applied Regression Analysis	3
MAT 400 – Real Analysis or MAT 405 – Introduction to Numerical Analysis	3
MAT 480 – Mathematics Research Seminar or MAT 490 Topics in Mathematics	3
Total Credits	36

Elective Requirements	Credits
Program Elective Courses*	6–8
Open Elective Courses (needed to reach 120 credits)	34–36
Total Elective Credit Requirement	42–44

Minimum Required Total Credits	120

*Mathematics and/or Science electives at level 300 or above.

Students wishing to pursue teacher certification in Math can complete a double major with Applied Mathematics and Secondary Education or a major in Secondary Education and a concentration in Applied Mathematics. For more information, see the Secondary Education catalog page.

Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Applied Mathematics major will:

Use mathematical reasoning, modeling, and statistical methods to explore, represent, and communicate about quantitative relationships
Apply quantitative methods to solve problems in a variety of disciplines
Develop proficiency with algebraic and computational software to investigate mathematical concepts and applications
Prepare mathematical documents for dissemination in written and presentation formats
Gain analytic and technological skills to support careers in mathematics and related areas, as well as graduate and professional study

Minors

A student with a major in another program may minor in Applied Mathematics with the approval of the academic director. A minimum of 19 hours of approved course credit is required. Students wishing to declare an Applied Mathematics minor should complete a course plan in consultation with a Mathematical Sciences faculty member.

Students may earn a Minor in Applied Mathematics by completing 19–21 credits in the following:

Required Courses	Credits
MAT 120 or MAT 150 or MAT 151	3
MAT 190	4
Four additional mathematics courses, including MAT 195 and/or any MAT course at a 200 level or above	12–14
Total	19–21

Honors Program

At this time, Applied Mathematics does not offer an Honors Program.

Transfer Credit

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program.

Transferred mathematics courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the mathematics courses offered at 91AV in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives.

All Science/Math courses previously completed must be no older than five years.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.