The Applied Mathematics concentration prepares students for careers as applied mathematicians working in business, government, and industry. It is recommended that students supplement the core mathematical program with courses in their chosen application area; for example, engineering, public health, finance, electronics, or geology. Course requirements emphasize mathematical foundations as well as the application of mathematics in other disciplines. In particular, students receive training in numerical analysis, mathematical modeling, statistics, and computing, as well as a solid preparation for further study.

Effective Fall 2023

A minimum grade of C is required in all mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses that are required for graduation.

Freshman
AUCCCredits
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2)1A3
MATH 160Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1)1B4
MATH 161Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1)1B4
MATH 192First Year Seminar in Mathematical Sciences 1
Arts and Humanities3B6
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion1C3
Historical Perspectives3D3
Social and Behavioral Sciences3C3
Elective 3
 Total Credits 30
Sophomore
 
MATH 261Calculus for Physical Scientists III 4
PH 141Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GT-SC1)3A5
PH 142Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1)3A5
STAT 315Intro to Theory and Practice of Statistics 3
Select one course from the following: 2-4
Discrete Structures and their Applications  
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning  
Select one course from the following: 3-4
Linear Algebra for Data Science  
Linear Algebra I  
Select one course from the following: 4
Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations  
Differential Equations  
Select four credits from the following: 4
Culture and Coding: Python (GT-AH3)3B,3B 
Python for STEM  
CS1--Introduction to Java Programming  
CS1--Computational Thinking with Java  
Mathematical Algorithms in Matlab I  
Introduction to R Programming  
 Total Credits 30-33
Junior
 
MATH 317Advanced Calculus of One Variable4B3
MATH 450Introduction to Numerical Analysis I4A3
MATH 451Introduction to Numerical Analysis II 3
Select two courses from the following: 6
Introduction to Combinatorial Theory  
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling  
Partial Differential Equations  
Mathematics of Information Security  
Biological and Physical Sciences13A3
Mathematical Sciences2 3
Related Area3 6
Elective 3
 Total Credits 30
Senior
 
JTC 300Strategic Writing and Communication (GT-CO3)23
MATH 435Projects in Applied Mathematics4C3
Select one course from the following: 3
Advanced Calculus I  
Introduction to Complex Variables  
Fourier and Wavelet Analysis with Apps  
Information and Coding Theory  
Mathematical Sciences2 6
Related Area3 6
Electives4 6-9
 Total Credits 27-30
 Program Total Credits: 120
1

Select from the list of courses (in a department other than Physics) in category 3A in the AUCC.

2

Select from upper-division MATH, CS, STAT courses, except those ending in –80 to –99.

3

A coherent set of courses outside the Mathematics Department in which mathematics is applied, approved by the concentration coordinator.

4

Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program:
TO PREPARE FOR FIRST SEMESTER:  The curriculum for the Major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Concentration assumes students enter college prepared to take calculus. Entering students who are not prepared to take calculus will need to fulfill pre‐calculus requirements in the first semester: MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126. A minimum grade of C is required in all Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science courses that are required by the major.
 

Freshman
Semester 1CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2)  1A3
MATH 160Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) X1B4
MATH 192First Year Seminar in Mathematical Sciences   1
Arts and Humanities  3B3
Historical Perspectives  3D3
Pre-Calculus Requirements must be completed by the end of Semester 1, if needed (MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126). X   
 Total Credits   14
Semester 2CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
MATH 161Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1) X1B4
Arts and Humanities  3B3
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  1C3
Social and Behavioral Sciences  3C3
Elective   3
CO 150, MATH 160 must be completed by the end of Semester 2.X   
 Total Credits   16
Sophomore
Semester 3CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
MATH 261Calculus for Physical Scientists III X 4
PH 141Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GT-SC1) X3A5
STAT 315Intro to Theory and Practice of Statistics   3
Select four credits from the following:   4
Culture and Coding: Python (GT-AH3)  3B,3B 
Python for STEM    
CS1--Introduction to Java Programming    
CS1--Computational Thinking with Java    
Mathematical Algorithms in Matlab I    
Introduction to R Programming    
MATH 161 must be completed by the end of Semester 3.X   
 Total Credits   16
Semester 4CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
PH 142Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1)  3A5
Select one course from the following:   2-4
Discrete Structures and their Applications    
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning    
Select one course from the following:   3-4
Linear Algebra for Data Science    
Linear Algebra I    
Select one course from the following:   4
Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations    
Differential Equations    
MATH 261, PH 141 must be completed by the end of Semester 4.X   
 Total Credits   14-17
Junior
Semester 5CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
MATH 450Introduction to Numerical Analysis I X4A3
Select two courses from the following:   6
Introduction to Combinatorial Theory    
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling    
Partial Differential Equations    
Mathematics of Information Security    
Related Area (See Concentration Coordinator)   3
Elective   3
MATH 369 must be completed by the end of Semester 5.X   
 Total Credits   15
Semester 6CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
MATH 317Advanced Calculus of One Variable X4B3
MATH 451Introduction to Numerical Analysis II X 3
Biological and Physical Sciences  3A3
Mathematical Science Elective   3
Related Area (See Concentration Coordinator)   3
MATH 340 or MATH 345 must be completed by the end of Semester 6.X   
 Total Credits   15
Senior
Semester 7CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
Mathematical Science Elective   6
Related Area (See Concentration Coordinator)   3
Electives   6
MATH 450 must be completed by the end of Semester 7.X   
 Total Credits   15
Semester 8CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
JTC 300Strategic Writing and Communication (GT-CO3)X 23
MATH 435Projects in Applied MathematicsX 4C3
Select one course from the following:X  3
Advanced Calculus I    
Introduction to Complex Variables    
Fourier and Wavelet Analysis with Apps    
Related Area (See Concentration Coordinator)X  3
ElectiveX  0-3
The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study.X   
 Total Credits   12-15
 Program Total Credits:   120