Math Applied Track

Math Applied Track

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

  • Math 1295 Introductory Math Major Seminar (1 cr.)
  • Math 1151 Calculus I (5 cr.)
  • Math 1152 Calculus II (5 cr.)
  • Chem 1210 General Chemistry I (5 cr.)
  • Physics 1250 Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves (5 cr.)
  • Physics 1251 E&M, Optics, Modern Physics (5 cr.)
  • Choose one of the following:
    • Bio 1113 Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development (4 cr.)
    • Bio 1114 Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology (4 cr.)
  • Choose one of the following:
    • CSE 1222 Introduction to Computer Programming in C++ (3 cr.)
    • CSE 1223 Introduction to Computer Programming in Java (3 cr.)
    • CSE 1224 Introduction to Computer Programming in Python (3 cr.)

Sample Four Year Schedule - Physics Track

Year 1

Autumn Semester

Math 1151
Chem 1210
CSE 1222 or 1223

Spring Semester 

Math 1152
Math 1295
Physics 1250

Math Applied - Chemistry Track Requirements

Prerequisite Courses

  • Math 1295 Introductory Math Major Seminar (1 cr.)
  • Math 1151 Calculus I (5 cr.)
  • Math 1152 Calculus II (5 cr.)
  • Chem 1210 General Chemistry I (5 cr.)
  • Chem 1220 General Chemistry II (5cr.)
  • Physics 1250 Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves (5 cr.)
  • Physics 1251 E&M, Optics, Modern Physics (5 cr.)
  • Choose one of the following:
    • Bio 1113 Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development (4 cr.)
    • Bio 1114 Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology (4 cr.)
  • Choose one of the following:
    • CSE 1222 Introduction to Computer Programming in C++ (3 cr.)
    • CSE 1223 Introduction to Computer Programming in Java (3 cr.)
    • CSE 1224 Introduction to Computer Programming in Python (3 cr.)

Sample Four Year Schedule - Chemistry Track

Year 1

Autumn Semester

Math 1151
Chem 1210
CSE 1222 or 1223

Spring Semester 

Math 1152
Math 1295
Chem 1220