Applied Mathematics, B.S.

Requirements for a Major in Applied Mathematics (BS)

Minimum Total Hours Requirement(124)
Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall
Minimum Hours in Residence(60)
Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses)(36)
General Education Requirements
Arts and Sciences Core 147-54
Major Requirements
MTH 1321Calculus I3
MTH 1322Calculus II3
MTH 2311Linear Algebra3
MTH 2321Calculus III3
MTH 3300Foundations of Mathematics3
STA 3381Probability and Statistics3
Select one course from the following:3
MTH 3312
Combinatorics and Algebra
MTH 3323
Introduction to Analysis
MTH 4314
Abstract Algebra
MTH 4326
Principles of Mathematical Analysis I
Applied Math Area of Emphasis
Complete 9 hrs. from one of the following options: 29
Option 1: Statistics
STA 3386
Regression Analysis
STA 4385
Mathematical Statistics I
STA 4386
Mathematical Statistics II
STA 4387
Introduction to Probability Models
Option 2: Differential Equations
MTH 3325
Ordinary Differential Equations 2
MTH 3326
Partial Differential Equations
MTH 4324
Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations
MTH 4329
Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable
Option 3: Numerical Analysis
MTH 3324
Numerical Methods
MTH 4322
Numerical Analysis
MTH 4328
Numerical Linear Algebra
Restricted Electives
Select 9 additional hrs. of 3000- or 4000-level MTH or STA courses 39
Additional Requirements
A grade of C or better is required in all courses counted toward the major.
A total of at least 9 hrs. of 4000-level MTH or STA courses 4
Subtotal93
Required Courses in Other Fields
CSI 1401Introduction to Programming I4
or CSI 1430 Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory
or STA 2450 Introduction to Computing for the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
CSI 1402Introduction to Programming II4
or CSI 1440 Introduction to Computer Science II with Laboratory
or STA 4330 SAS Programming for Statistical Science
or STA 4350 Statistical Machine Learning
or STA 4373 Computational Methods in Statistics
Select 8 hrs. of science courses with appropriate labs from the following: 58
Science Electives for Applied Mathematics
Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required.
Total Hours124

Science Electives for Applied Mathematics

BIO 1305
& BIO 1105		Modern Concepts of Bioscience
and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory		4
BIO 1306
& BIO 1106		Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued
and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory		4
CHE 1301
& CHE 1101		Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I		4
CHE 1302
& CHE 1102		Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II		4
ENV 1301
& ENV 1101		Exploring Environmental Issues
and An Introduction to Environmental Analysis (Lab)		4
GEO 1305
& GEO 1105		The Dynamic Earth
and Dynamic Earth Laboratory 5		4
GEO 1306
& GEO 1106		The Earth Through Time
and The Earth Through Time, Laboratory 5		4
GEO 1307
& GEO 1106		Evolution and Extinction
and The Earth Through Time, Laboratory 5		4
GEO 1401Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters 54
GEO 1402World Oceans 54
GEO 1403Environmental Geology 54
GEO 1408Earth Science 54
NSC 1306
& NSC 1106		Introduction to Neuroscience
and Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory		4
PHY 1420General Physics I4
PHY 1430General Physics II4
1

Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC).  Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.

2

A student applying for medical school is recommended to select the Statistics option and to take MTH 3325 Ordinary Differential Equations as one of their restricted electives.

3

Excluding MTH 3318, MTH 3340, MTH 4343, STA 4330, and elective transfer credit (MTH/STA 3000 or 4000).

4

Excluding MTH 4343 Topics in Mathematics for Prospective Teachers.

5

No more than 4 hrs. of GEO can be used towards the science electives requirement.