Math Applied Track | Department of Mathematics (2024)

This track utilizes mathematics as it applies in real-life situations.By building a strong foundation in mathematics and its application to industrial and physical sciences, students completing this track will be well-prepared for a career or graduate-level study in engineering, computer science, physics, architecture, and more.Anyone interested in majoring in applied mathematics will be required to complete the following coursework, with prerequisite work in both math and natural science subject areas. After completing the required courses, students pick elective hours that highlight the focus of their track (either physics or chemistry).Many of the elective options students will take have been pre-selected by faculty in order to fully align this math major to the industrial and applied science careers of the future.

Students may review the requirements and sample schedule handouts:

Math Applied Physics Track Requirements and Sample Schedule [pdf]

Math Applied Chemistry Track Requirements and Sample Schedule [pdf]

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Math Applied - Physics Track Requirements

Prerequisite Courses
Major Requirement Courses

Math 1295Introductory Math Major Seminar (1 cr.)
Math 1151Calculus I(5 cr.)
Math 1152Calculus II(5 cr.)
Chem 1210General Chemistry I (5 cr.)
Physics 1250Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves (5 cr.)
Physics 1251E&M, Optics, Modern Physics (5 cr.)
Choose one of the following:
- Bio 1113Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development (4 cr.)
- Bio 1114Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology (4 cr.)
Choose one of the following:
- CSE 1222Introduction to Computer Programming in C++ (3 cr.)
- CSE 1223Introduction to Computer Programming in Java (3 cr.)

Math 2153Calculus III(4 cr.)
Math 3345Foundations of Higher Mathematics(3 cr.)
Math 2568Linear Algebra(3 cr.)
Math 4530Probability (3 cr.) orStat 4201Introduction to Math Statistics I(4 cr.)
Stat 4202Introduction to Math Statistics II (4 cr.)
Math 2255Differential Equations and Their Applications(3 cr.)
Math 4557Partial Differential Equations(3 cr.)
Applied Math Courses (choose 2 of the 3):
- Math 3607Beginning Scientific Computing(3 cr.)
- Math 4552Complex Analysis(3 cr.)
- Math 4556Dynamical Systems(3 cr.)
Applied Math Electives(6 credit hour minimum):
- Math 4551Vector Analysis(3 cr.)
- Math 4350Quantitative Neuroscience (3 cr.)
- Math 5101Linear Math in Finite Dimensions(3 cr.)
- Math 5102Linear Math in Infinite Dimensions(3 cr.)
- Math 4547Introductory Analysis I (3 cr.)
- Math 4548Introductory Analysis II (3 cr.)
- Math 4578Discrete Mathematical Models (3cr.)
- Math 5756Methods in Relativity Theory I(3 cr.)
- Math 5757Methods in Relativity Theory II(3 cr.)
- Math 5451Calculus of Variation & Tensors(3 cr.)
- Also the following if not used towardApplied Math Courses
  - Math 3607Beginning Scientific Computing(3 cr.)
  - Math 4552Complex Analysis(3 cr.)
  - Math 4556Dynamical Systems(3 cr.)
Applied Area Options (6 credit hour minimum)
- Physics 2300Intermediate Mechanics I (4cr.)
- Physics 2301Intermediate Mechanics II (4cr.)

Sample Four Year Schedule - Physics Track

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Autumn Semester

Math 1151
Chem 1210
CSE 1222 or 1223

Spring Semester

Math 1152
Math 1295
Physics 1250

Autumn Semester

Math 2153
Physics 1251

Spring Semester

Math 3345
Math 2255
Math 2568
Biology 1113 or 1114

Autumn Semester

Math 4530or Stat 4201
Math 4557
Physics 2300

Spring Semester

Stat 4202
Physics 2301

Autumn Semester

Complete Applied Math Courses and Electives

Spring Semester

Complete Applied Math Courses and Electives

Math Applied Track | Department of Mathematics (2024)

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