Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences–Applied Mathematics
During the first two years, mathematics majors share many courses with other students. The applied mathematics program includes courses with extensive theoretical content, as well as applied courses from related departments. Students can choose electives that will enable them to apply mathematics to engineering, the physical sciences, biological sciences, environmental studies, social sciences and business applications. Mathematics graduates who have successfully completed the program are prepared to pursue graduate work or take their place in industry along with engineers and scientists.
Degree Requirements
| Mathematics (37 credit hours) | CREDITS | |
| MTH 1001 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MTH 1002 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MTH 2001 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| MTH 2051 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 2201 | Differential Equations/Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MTH 2401 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MTH 3102 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 4101 | Introductory Analysis | 3 |
| MTH 4201 | Models in Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH 4311 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MTH 4990 | Undergraduate Research (Q) | 3 |
| Computer Science (9 credit hours) | CREDITS | |
| CSE 1502 | Introduction to Software Development with C++ | 3 |
| CSE 1503 | Introduction to Software Development with FORTRAN | 3 |
| CSE 2502 | Advanced Software Development with C++ | 3 |
| Communication and Humanities Core (16 credit hours) | CREDITS | |
| ASC 1000 | University Experience | 1 |
| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| COM 1102 | Writing about Literature | 3 |
| COM 2223 | Scientific and Technical Communication | 3 |
| HUM 2051 | Civilization 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Course* |
3 | |
| Science (18 credit hours) | CREDITS | |
| CHM 1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHM 1102 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 1001 | Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2002 | Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2091 | Physics Lab 1 | 1 |
| PHY 2092 | Physics Lab 2 | 1 |
| Electives (42 credit hours) | CREDITS | |
| Applied Area | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | |
| Restricted Electives (MTH) | 9 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Technical Electives | 9 | |
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 122
Note: Upper-division mathematics courses may be offered in alternate years. Positioning of electives is unrestricted.
| *Humanities Core Courses | |
| HUM 2052 | Civilization 2: Renaissance Through Modern |
| HUM 2142 | World Art History 2: Early Modern to Post-Colonial |
| HUM 2212 | British and American Literature 1 |
| HUM 2213 | British and American Literature 2 |
| HUM 2331 | American History: Pre-Columbian to Civil War Era |
| HUM 2332 | American History: From Reconstruction to the Present |
Not all humanities core courses are offered online or every term; check the current schedule of classes for humanities core options.
Elective Restrictions
Choices of electives are subject to approval by the student’s advisor. Mathematics electives must include at least one proof-based course in addition to the required courses in discrete mathematics and analysis. Examples of suitable courses include Abstract Algebra (MTH 4015) and Advanced Geometry (MTH 4801).
Applied area electives must be taken from a single area of application. Typically, this means from a single department or program other than mathematics. Any science or engineering program can be chosen. Suitably chosen management courses (courses with mathematics prerequisites) can also be taken. At least 30 elective credits must be at the 3000-level (or higher).