UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Concentration
OVERVIEW
The Applied Mathematics Concentration provides a mixture of courses in pure and applied mathematics, physics, and engineering, with the following goals in mind: (i) familiarity with the basic mathematical tools used in all branches of science and technology, (ii) training in logical and abstract reasoning, (iii) advanced study in applied mathematics itself, (iv) familiarity with the types of problems encountered in other fields, and (v) experience with the use of computers and computer programming.
For students who find mathematics interesting, this program offers an ideal combination of intellectual challenge and employability. The Applied Mathematics Concentration is excellent preparation for graduate study in engineering, physics, operations research, or applied mathematics itself.
Because the applications of mathematics are so diverse, this program has considerable flexibility. The emphasis is on mathematics that is useful in solving problems arising in engineering, physics, and other sciences. In the junior and senior years, the student chooses technical electives from other departments. In addition, there are enough free electives to enable the student to pursue an interest in an unrelated field, or to broaden his or her mathematical, statistical, or technical background.
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Applied Math Concentration Checklist - until Fall 2012
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics Checklist - as of Fall 2012
Important: The above checklist should be used only with consultation with your department advisor to ensure that you meet all requirements for graduation.
SAMPLE PROGRAM OF STUDY
NOTE: This program is under the current quarter term system. A new program of study will be posted before the change to sememsters in Fall 2012.
The program below shows just one of the many possible ways of satisfying the degree requiements for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. However, course scheduling and degree requirements change periodically. Thus, students enrolled in this degree program should expect to modify this program of study in consultation with their freshman advisor.
Fall Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus I - MTH 229 - 5 credits
Computer Programming I - CS 141 - 4 credits
*Freshman Composition I - ENG 101 - 4 credits
*Western World: Ancient and Medieval Eras - HST 101 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Winter Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus II - MTH 230 - 5 credits
Computer Programming II - CS 142 - 4 credits
*Freshman Composition II - ENG 102 - 4 credits
*Western World in Transition: 14th to 18th Centuries - HST 102 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Spring Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus III - MTH 231 - 5 credits
Elective - 3 credits
*Psychology: the Science of Behavior - PSY 105 - 4 credits
*Modern Western World: 19th to 20th Centuries - HST 103 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 15
Fall Quarter, Sophomore Year
Calculus IV - MTH 232 - 5 credits
**General Physics/Lab I - PHY 240/200 - 5 credits
*Fine and Performing Arts in Western Culture - ART/MUS/TH 214 - 3 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Social Life - SOC 200 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Winter Quarter, Sophomore Year
Differential Equations - MTH 233 - 5 credits
**General Physics/Lab II - PHY 242/202 - 5 credits
*Non-Western World: Comparative Studies - CST _____ - 3 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Political Life - PLS 200 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Spring Quarter, Sophomore Year
Linear Algebra - MTH 255 - 3 credits
**General Physics/Lab III - PHY 244/204 - 6 credits
*Non-Western World: Regional Studies - RST _____ - 3 credits
*Social Institutions and Processes: Economic Life - EC 200 - 3 credit hours
Total Credits - 14
Fall Quarter, Junior Year
Introduction to Mathematical Proof - MTH 280 - 3 credits
Advanced Linear Algebra - MTH 355 - 3 credits
Partial Differential Equations - MTH 333 - 3 credits
Modern Physics - PHY 260 - 4 credits
*Great Books of the Western World - ENG/PHL/REL 204 - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Winter Quarter, Junior Year
Numerical Methods for Digital Computers I - MTH 316 - 4 credits
Complex Variables - MTH 332 - 3 credits
Analytical Mechanics I - PHY 371 - 3 credits
Electives - 5 credits
Total Credits - 15
Spring Quarter, Junior Year
Numerical Methods for Digital Computers II - MTH 317 - 4 credits
Analytical Mechanics II - PHY 372 - 3 credits
Optimization Techniques - MTH 407 - 3 credits
Technical Elective - 3 credits
Elective - 3 credits
Total Credits - 16
Fall Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables I - MTH 431 - 3 credits
Methods of Applied Mathematics I - MTH 480 - 3 credits
Technical Elective - 3 credits
Electives - 6 credits
Total Credits - 15
Winter Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables II - MTH 432 - 3 credits
Methods of Applied Mathematics II - MTH 481 - 3 credits
Technical Elective - 3 credits
Electives - 6 credits
Total Credits - 15
Spring Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables III - MTH 433 - 3 credits
Methods of Applied Mathematics III - MTH 482 - 3 credits
Undergraduate Mathematics Seminar - MTH 492 - 3 credits
Technical Elective - 3 credits
Total Credits - 12
Grand Total: 183 Credit Hours
* This is a "General Education" (GE) course, required of all undergraduates. In a few cases, alternatives are available. Please speak to your undergraduate advisor regarding substituting GE classes.
** Sequences in chemistry, biology, or earth & environmental science may be substituted for PHY 240/200 -- 242/202 -- 244/204.
