BS - Mathematical Sciences

What is a Mathematical Sciences degree?

Whether you want to study the intricacies of discrete mathematics, design neural networks, or develop a better Web search algorithm, you can get there with a mathematical sciences degree from Florida Tech. Here, you'll develop a strong background in calculus and get hands-on experience in science and engineering.

Our mathematical sciences degree program is dynamic and focused. You'll get started right away, taking core courses like Calculus and Physics as a freshman. Guided by highly accomplished faculty who care about your success, you'll hone your strengths and begin specializing as early as sophomore year.

Our capstone students research requirement ensures mathematical sciences degree students are well prepared to pursue graduate work or a dynamic career.

Advantages

Why Florida Tech: A mathematical sciences degree from Florida Tech includes:

• Small classes and individual mentoring
• Internationally renowned faculty
• Capstone student research experience
• Countless co-op, internship and job opportunities
• Student to faculty ratio of 5:1 within the department

The Numbers: 95% of the mathematical sciences degree majors have a dual major in disciplines such as engineering\, physics\, chemistry\, and biological sciences

Learning

Clubs and Organizations: ACM - Association for Computing Machinery,AMS - American Mathematical Society,IFNA - International Federation of Nonlinear Analyst,INFORMS,MAA - Mathematical Association of America,SOA - Society of Actuaries,AWM - Association of Women in Mathematics

Research: The math department's undergraduate research program in mathematical biology is one of only 30 such programs in the nation that have received funding from the National Science Foundation. This program provides high caliber training opportunities for students with an interest in studying the intersection between biology and mathematics. Other active areas of research in which faculty and students participate include, but are not limited to: methods of nonlinear analysis qualitative and quantitative properties of nonlinear evolution equations, including differential equations with delay integrodifferential equations stochastic differential equations spectral theory of operators reaction-diffusion equations mathematical modeling approximation theory applied statistics mathematical programming combinatorial optimization operations research queuing theory stochastic processes neural networks numerical algorithms and parallel processing mathematical biology

Future Outcomes

Outcomes - Grad School: About 90% of undergraduate math majors go on to graduate school. Alumni have been accepted, usually with scholarships and/or assistantships, to top universities such as Harvard, Columbia, University of Chicago, Cal Tech, Berkeley, Northwestern, Duke, GWU, University of Michigan, UCLA and University of Florida. .

Outcomes - Career and Salary: 10% accept teaching positions or go on to career-track jobs in finance of business

Curriculum

Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.

Print

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

Major Code:	7076	Degree Awarded:	Bachelor of Science
Delivery Mode(s):	Classroom	Location(s):	Main Campus - Melbourne
Admission Status:	Undergraduate	Age Restriction:	No

During the first two years, our majors share many courses with other students. The mathematical sciences program is interdisciplinary and designed to meet the needs of students in the 21st century. At this time, applications of mathematics across disciplines routinely occur in engineering, science and industry. The curriculum includes courses in mathematics 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 are prepared to pursue graduate work or take their place in industry along with engineers and scientists.

Degree Requirements

Mathematics (28 credit hours)

		CREDITS
MTH 1001	Calculus 1	4
MTH 1002	Calculus 2	4
MTH 2001	Calculus 3	4
MTH 2201	Differential Equations/Linear Algebra	4
MTH 3102	Introduction to Linear Algebra	3
MTH 4101	Introductory Analysis	3
MTH 4201	Models in Applied Mathematics	3
MTH 4990	Undergraduate Research (Q)	3

Computer Literacy (6 credit hours)
At least two courses designated as CL, one of which involves using a high level programming language.

Communication and Humanities Core (13 credit hours)

		CREDITS
ASC 1000	University Experience	1
COM 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
COM 1102	Writing about Literature	3
HUM 2051	Civilization 1	3
HUM 2052	Civilization 2	3

Science (16 credit hours from the following)

		CREDITS
BIO 1010	Biological Discovery 1	4
BIO 1020	Biological Discovery 2	4
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 (60 credit hours)

		CREDITS
	Applied Area	9
	Free Electives	12
	Humanities	3
	Restricted Elective (COM)	3
	Restricted Electives (MTH)	6
	Social Science	3
	Technical Electives	24

 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 123

Note: Upper-division mathematics courses may be offerred in alternate years.

Elective Restrictions

Positioning of electives is unrestricted. At least 30 elective credits must be at the 3000 level or above. Choices of electives are subject to approval by the student’s adviser. Mathematics electives must include at least one proof-based course in addition to the required courses in linear algebra and analysis.

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.