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
- 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:
- Choose one of the following:
- Math 2153 Calculus III (4 cr.)
- Math 3345 Foundations of Higher Mathematics (3 cr.)
- Math 2568 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
- Math 4530 Probability (3 cr.) or Stat 4201 Introduction to Math Statistics I (4 cr.)
- Stat 4202 Introduction to Math Statistics II (4 cr.)
- Math 2255 Differential Equations and Their Applications (3 cr.)
- Math 4557 Partial Differential Equations (3 cr.)
- Applied Math Courses (choose 2 of the 3):
- Applied Math Electives (6 credit hour minimum):
- Math 4551 Vector Analysis (3 cr.)
- Math 4350 Quantitative Neuroscience (3 cr.)
- Math 5101 Linear Math in Finite Dimensions (3 cr.)
- Math 5102 Linear Math in Infinite Dimensions (3 cr.)
- Math 4547 Introductory Analysis I (3 cr.)
- Math 4548 Introductory Analysis II (3 cr.)
- Math 4578 Discrete Mathematical Models (3cr.)
- Math 5756 Methods in Relativity Theory I (3 cr.)
- Math 5757 Methods in Relativity Theory II (3 cr.)
- Math 5451 Calculus of Variation & Tensors (3 cr.)
- Also the following if not used toward Applied Math Courses
- Applied Area Options (6 credit hour minimum)
- Physics 2300 Intermediate Mechanics I (4cr.)
- Physics 2301 Intermediate Mechanics II (4cr.)
Sample Four Year Schedule - Physics Track
Autumn Semester
Complete Applied Math Courses and Electives
Spring Semester
Complete Applied Math Courses and Electives
Math Applied - Chemistry Track Requirements
- 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:
- Choose one of the following:
- Math 2153 Calculus III (4 cr.)
- Math 3345 Foundations of Higher Mathematics (3 cr.)
- Math 2568 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
- Math 4530 Probability (3 cr.) or Stat 4201 Introduction to Math Statistics I (4 cr.)
- Stat 4202 Introduction to Math Statistics II (4 cr.)
- Math 2255 Differential Equations and Their Applications (3 cr.)
- Math 4557 Partial Differential Equations (3 cr.)
- Applied Math Courses (choose 2 of the 3):
- Applied Math Electives (6 credit hour minimum):
- Math 4551 Vector Analysis (3 cr.)
- Math 5101 Linear Math in Finite Dimensions (3 cr.)
- Math 5102 Linear Math in Infinite Dimensions (3 cr.)
- Math 4547 Introductory Analysis I (3 cr.)
- Math 4548 Introductory Analysis II (3 cr.)
- Math 4578 Discrete Mathematical Models (3cr.)
- Math 5756 Methods in Relativity Theory I (3 cr.)
- Math 5757 Methods in Relativity Theory II (3 cr.)
- Math 5451 Calculus of Variation & Tensors (3 cr.)
- Also the following if not used toward Applied Math Courses
- Applied Area Options (6 credit hour minimum)
- Chem 2210 Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis (5 cr.)
- Chem 4300 Physical Chemistry I (3 cr.)
- Chem 4310 Physical Chemistry II (3 cr.)
Sample Four Year Schedule - Chemistry Track
Autumn Semester
Complete Applied Math Courses or Electives
Spring Semester
Complete Applied Math Courses or Electives