Concentration in
Applied Mathematics
The Applied Mathematics Concentration
offers an introduction to the process of modeling natural or social phenomena
by mathematical systems. The goal of the concentration is to foster skills in
the development of an appropriate variety of mathematical tools, to acquire an
appreciation for the limitations of a given mathematical model and for
modeling as a dynamic process, and to experience this process within a
specific domain of application. The concentration has two tracks, each
consisting of six courses: a natural
science emphasis and a social science emphasis. Either track is open to all
students, regardless of major.
Requirements for
Natural Science Track
- Mat 135 (Calculus II:
Multivariable Calculus)
- Mat 150 (Linear Algebra and
Mathematica with
Applications)
- One Course selected from:
- Mat 235 (Differential
Equations and Infinite Series) or
- Phy 201 (Mathematical Methods
for Scientists)
- Physics 130, 230 (General
Physics with Calculus: 2 courses)
- One elective selected from:
- Bio/Csc (310 Bioinformatics)
- Bio 341 (Biostatistics
and Experimental Design)
- Che 351 (Physical Chemistry I)
- Che 352 (Physical Chemistry
II)
- Che 401 (Inorganic Chemistry)
- Csc 325 (Numerical Analysis)
- Mat 210 (Mathematical
Modeling)
- Mat 235 (Differential
Equations and Infinite Series)
- Mat 335(Vector Calculus and
Partial Differential Equations
- Phy 200 (Computational
Physics)
- Phy 310 (Electronics and
Instrumentation)
- Phy 330 (Intermediate
Mechanics)
- Phy 400 (Statistical and
Thermal Physics)
- Phy 350 (Electricity and
Magnetism)
- Phy 360 (Quantum Mechanics I)
Requirements for
Social Science Track
- Mat 135 (Calculus II:
Multivariable Calculus)
- One course selected from:
- Mat 110 (Applications of
Finite Mathematics with Computer Programming) or
- Mat 150 (Linear Algebra and
Mathematica with
Applications)
- One course selected from:
- Mat 210 (Mathematical
Modeling) or
- Mat 235 (Differential
Equations and Infinite Series)
- One course selected from:
- Soc. 260 (Social Analysis)
- Eco 105 (Statistics)
- Psy 310 (Psychological
Research - Design and Analysis)
- Two electives selected from:
- Eco 205 (Basic Economics)
- Eco 215 (Mathematical
Economics)
- Eco 317 (Econometrics)
- Eco 319 (Game Theory and Strategic Behavior)
- Eco 336 (Economic Growth and Sustainable Development)
- Mat 210 (Mathematical
Modeling)
- Mat 235 (Differential
Equations and Infinite Series)
- Phi 210 (Games and Decisions)
- Soc 371 (Methods in Social
Research)
A student in the social science track
whose major is mathematics must include at least one elective from a
department other than mathematics.
The collection of elective courses an
applicant plans to use to satisfy the concentration requirements may be
amended subject to the approval of the Applied Mathematics Advisory Committee.
A seminar or independent study involving substantive application of
mathematical techniques may satisfy an elective requirement upon the consent
of the Applied Mathematics Advisory Committee.
No more than two courses from those
courses which constitute a student's major may be applied toward the
concentration in Applied Mathematics. With the approval of the Applied
Mathematics Advisory Committee, a student may substitute an additional
elective course for a required course in the student's major.
At least one elective course must be
taken during or after the Spring Semester of the junior year. A grade of "C"
or higher is required in all courses applied toward the concentration.
Application
Procedures
The Applied Mathematics Concentration
is administered by the Applied Mathematics Advisory Committee. (The faculty
liaison is Dr. Donna Molinek.) A
student must submit a written
application to the Applied Mathematics Advisory
Committee by the last class day of the Spring Semester of the junior year.
Earlier application increases the opportunity for coherence and flexibility in
planning the applicant's course of study.
(Download the application form:
pdf
or
rich text format.)
Appropriate progress toward satisfying the required portion of the concentration
should be made by the end of the sophomore year.
Approval of the application is made by the Registrar upon the recommendation of the
Applied Mathematics Advisory Committee.
