Applied Mathematics (B.S.)

The Applied Mathematics major combines mathematics, computer science and physical science to position you well for careers that require abilities in mathematical analysis and problem-solving, computer-aided mathematical modeling and simulation, and the physical sciences.

Recent years have ushered in an exciting wave of opportunities for the application of mathematics to other fields of research and industry. In addition to the traditional fields of engineering, which continue to enjoy strong demand and high salaries, new and renewed activity is occurring in other mathematical sciences, including bioinformatics, operations research, financial mathematics and computational science.

In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the university, you must complete the courses listed below. You also must participate in program assessment activities. For graduation, you must have a minimum 2.25 GPA in all Natural Sciences courses counting toward your major. 

REQUIRED MAJOR CORE

Complete the following courses.

  • - Calculus I (4 s.h.)
  • - Calculus II (4 s.h.)
  • - Probability and Statistics (3 s.h.)
  • - Linear Algebra (3 s.h.)
  • - Calculus III (4 s.h.)
  • - Differential Equations (3 s.h.)
  • - Senior Seminar I (2 s.h.) or
    • - Senior Seminar I (2 s.h.)
  • - Senior Seminar II (0-1 s.h.) or
    • - Senior Seminar II (0-1 s.h.)
  • - Intro to Computer Science I (3 s.h.)
  • - Intro to Computer Science II (3 s.h.)
  • - Logic and Discrete Mathematics (3 s.h.) or
    • - Logic and Discrete Mathematics (3 s.h.)
  • - General Chemistry I (4 s.h.) or
    • - University Physics (4 s.h.)
  • - General Chemistry II (4 s.h.) or
    • - University Physics (4 s.h.)

COLLOQUIUM

Complete two semesters of Colloquium; one presentation required.

  • - Science Colloquium (0-1 s.h.)

ELECTIVE(S) IN MAJOR

Complete 9 s.h. in mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, accounting, finance, economics, or business at the 200-level or higher.

  • - Calculus for Applications (3 s.h.)
  • - Finite Math (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Data Science (3 s.h.)
  • - Math for Elementary Teachers I (4 s.h.)
  • - Math for Elementary Teachers II (4 s.h.)
  • - Statistics (3 s.h.)
  • - Numerical Methods (3 s.h.)
  • - Foundations of Geometry (3 s.h.)
  • - Abstract Algebra (3 s.h.)
  • - Mathematical Foundations for Data Analysis (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Real Analysis (3 s.h.)
  • - Truth and Beauty: Topics in the Philosophy of Mathematics (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Mathematics (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Web Programming (3 s.h.)
  • - Numerical Methods (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Networking (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Machine Learning (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Data Mining (3 s.h.)
  • - Information Systems Analysis (3 s.h.)
  • - Organization of Programming Lang uages (3 s.h.)
  • - Database Management Systems (3 s.h.)
  • - Computer Architecture & Digital Logic (4 s.h.)
  • - Operating Systems (3 s.h.)
  • - Algorithms (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Computer Application (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (2-4 s.h.)
  • - General Botany (4 s.h.)
  • - General Zoology (4 s.h.)
  • - Genetics (4 s.h.)
  • - Science Literature Review (0-1 s.h.)
  • - Biology of Microorganisms (4 s.h.)
  • - Cell Biology (4 s.h.)
  • - Human Anatomy (4 s.h.)
  • - Human Physiology (4 s.h.)
  • - Ecology (4 s.h.)
  • - Immunology (4 s.h.)
  • - Histology (4 s.h.)
  • - Internship (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Developmental Biology (4 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Topics/Biology (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (0-4 s.h.)
  • - Organic Chemistry I (4 s.h.)
  • - Organic Chemistry II (4 s.h.)
  • - Biochemistry (4 s.h.)
  • - Physical Chemistry (4 s.h.)
  • - Quantitative Analysis (4 s.h.)
  • - Laboratory Management (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Topics (3 s.h.)
  • - Bonding and Structure (3 s.h.)
  • - Instrumental Analysis (4 s.h.)
  • - Research in Chemistry (2-4 s.h.)
  • - Research in Chemistry (2-4 s.h.)
  • - University Physics (4 s.h.)
  • - University Physics (4 s.h.)
  • - Stats and Mechanics of Materials (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Accounting I (3 s.h.)
  • - Accounting II (3 s.h.)
  • - Computerized Accounting (2 s.h.)
  • - Individual Income Tax (3 s.h.)
  • - Cost Accounting (3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Excel for Business App (2 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Accounting I (4 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Accounting II (4 s.h.)
  • - Accounting Information Systems (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Accounting (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Internship (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Accounting Practicum (0-3 s.h.)
  • - Accounting Seminar (2 s.h.)
  • - Organizational Tax (3 s.h.)
  • - Gov and Non-Profit Accounting (3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Accounting (3 s.h.)
  • - Auditing (3 s.h.)
  • - Travel, Culture and Business (3 s.h.)
  • - Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Marketing (3 s.h.)
  • - Decision Making Strategies (3 s.h.)
  • - Retail Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Human Resources Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Personal Selling/Sales Mngmt (3 s.h.)
  • - International Business (3 s.h.)
  • - Business Law (3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Excel for Business App (2 s.h.)
  • - Finance (3 s.h.)
  • - Consumer Behavior (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting (3 s.h.)
  • - Operations Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Understanding and Managing Non-profit Organizations (3 s.h.)
  • - Organizational Theory & Behavior (3 s.h.)
  • - Intercultural Communication (3 s.h.)
  • - Selected Topics (3 s.h.)
  • - Trusts I (3 s.h.)
  • - Trusts II (3 s.h.)
  • - Trusts III (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (3 s.h.)
  • - Marketing Research (3 s.h.)
  • - Investments (3 s.h.)
  • - Marketing Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Supervisory Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Branding & Promotions (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Mngmt Applications (3 s.h.)
  • - International Marketing (3 s.h.)
  • - Leadership in Organizations (3 s.h.)
  • - Business Ethics (3 s.h.)
  • - Strategic Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Business Plan Development (3 s.h.)
  • - Project Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Senior Colloquium (1 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Microeconomics (3 s.h.)
  • - Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
  • - Money & Banking (3 s.h.)
  • - International Economic Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - Managerial Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - The Evolution of Economic Thought (3 s.h.)
  • - Consumer Behavior (3 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Microeconomics (3 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
  • - Selected Topics (3 s.h.)
  • - Applied Economic Research (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (3 s.h.)
  • - Environmental Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Markets & Institutions (3 s.h.)
  • - Labor Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Industrial Organization (3 s.h.)
  • - International Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Sports Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)

Complete 6 s.h. in mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, accounting, finance, economics or business at the 300-level or higher.

  • - Numerical Methods (3 s.h.)
  • - Foundations of Geometry (3 s.h.)
  • - Abstract Algebra (3 s.h.)
  • - Mathematical Foundations for Data Analysis (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Real Analysis (3 s.h.)
  • - Truth and Beauty: Topics in the Philosophy of Mathematics (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Mathematics (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Numerical Methods (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Networking (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Machine Learning (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Data Mining (3 s.h.)
  • - Information Systems Analysis (3 s.h.)
  • - Organization of Programming Lang uages (3 s.h.)
  • - Database Management Systems (3 s.h.)
  • - Computer Architecture & Digital Logic (4 s.h.)
  • - Operating Systems (3 s.h.)
  • - Algorithms (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Computer Application (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (2-4 s.h.)
  • - Science Literature Review (0-1 s.h.)
  • - Biology of Microorganisms (4 s.h.)
  • - Cell Biology (4 s.h.)
  • - Human Anatomy (4 s.h.)
  • - Human Physiology (4 s.h.)
  • - Ecology (4 s.h.)
  • - Immunology (4 s.h.)
  • - Histology (4 s.h.)
  • - Internship (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Developmental Biology (4 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Topics/Biology (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (0-4 s.h.)
  • - Biochemistry (4 s.h.)
  • - Physical Chemistry (4 s.h.)
  • - Quantitative Analysis (4 s.h.)
  • - Laboratory Management (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Topics (3 s.h.)
  • - Bonding and Structure (3 s.h.)
  • - Instrumental Analysis (4 s.h.)
  • - Research in Chemistry (2-4 s.h.)
  • - Research in Chemistry (2-4 s.h.)
  • - Stats and Mechanics of Materials (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Individual Income Tax (3 s.h.)
  • - Cost Accounting (3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Excel for Business App (2 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Accounting I (4 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Accounting II (4 s.h.)
  • - Accounting Information Systems (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Accounting (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Internship (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Accounting Practicum (0-3 s.h.)
  • - Accounting Seminar (2 s.h.)
  • - Organizational Tax (3 s.h.)
  • - Gov and Non-Profit Accounting (3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Accounting (3 s.h.)
  • - Auditing (3 s.h.)
  • - Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Marketing (3 s.h.)
  • - Decision Making Strategies (3 s.h.)
  • - Retail Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Human Resources Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Personal Selling/Sales Mngmt (3 s.h.)
  • - International Business (3 s.h.)
  • - Business Law (3 s.h.)
  • - Advanced Excel for Business App (2 s.h.)
  • - Finance (3 s.h.)
  • - Consumer Behavior (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting (3 s.h.)
  • - Operations Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Introduction to Understanding and Managing Non-profit Organizations (3 s.h.)
  • - Organizational Theory & Behavior (3 s.h.)
  • - Intercultural Communication (3 s.h.)
  • - Selected Topics (3 s.h.)
  • - Trusts I (3 s.h.)
  • - Trusts II (3 s.h.)
  • - Trusts III (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (3 s.h.)
  • - Marketing Research (3 s.h.)
  • - Investments (3 s.h.)
  • - Marketing Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Supervisory Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Branding & Promotions (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Mngmt Applications (3 s.h.)
  • - International Marketing (3 s.h.)
  • - Leadership in Organizations (3 s.h.)
  • - Business Ethics (3 s.h.)
  • - Strategic Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Business Plan Development (3 s.h.)
  • - Project Management (3 s.h.)
  • - Senior Colloquium (1 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)
  • - Money & Banking (3 s.h.)
  • - International Economic Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - Managerial Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - The Evolution of Economic Thought (3 s.h.)
  • - Consumer Behavior (3 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Microeconomics (3 s.h.)
  • - Intermediate Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
  • - Selected Topics (3 s.h.)
  • - Applied Economic Research (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (3 s.h.)
  • - Environmental Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Financial Markets & Institutions (3 s.h.)
  • - Labor Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Industrial Organization (3 s.h.)
  • - International Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Sports Economics (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-4 s.h.)

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