Mathematics Degrees

The undergraduate program in applied mathematics prepares students for analytical and computational work in industry or government, for graduate study in mathematics or a related field, or for various professional schools.
Majors:
The undergraduate curriculum provides students with training in a broad range of mathematical techniques and problem solving strategies. Many of the courses in this program emphasize the modeling of physical, biological and industrial phenomena and solving the resulting mathematical problems by using computational and analytical techniques. Senior “capstone” courses provide an opportunity for students to synthesize the knowledge gained during their undergraduate experience by combining mathematical modeling with physical and computational experiments conducted in the Undergraduate Mathematics Computing Laboratory.
Double Majors
Students may earn a second major in addition to their primary major in Mathematical Sciences with a specialization in Applied Mathematics. Three of the most popular double majors with the Mathematical Sciences major specialization in Applied Mathematics, are the Computer Science, the Physics, and the Biology (B.S.) majors. Completion is usually feasible within four years of full-time study. Contact the Department of Mathematical Sciences for a list of appropriate courses to complete a double major with the major in Mathematical Sciences – specialization in Applied Mathematics. For general rules about double majors, see Degree Options in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
Contact the Department of Mathematical Sciences for a list of appropriate courses to complete a double major with the applied mathematics major. For general rules about double majors, see Degree Options in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.

7 Year Accelerated B. S. Program in Mathematical Sciences for MD, DDS, DMD, or OD (115 credits)
Effective from Fall 2007.
FIRST YEAR:
1st Semester: (18 credits)
Math 111 Calculus I (4-1-4)
Chem 125 General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
R120:101 General Biology I (3-3-4)
HUM 101 English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
Phys 111 Physics I (3-0-3)
Phys 111A Physics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
Frsh Sem Freshman Seminar (1-0-0)
PE (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1)
2nd Semester: (19 Credits)
Math 112 Calculus II (4-1-4)
Chem 126 General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
Chem 124 General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
R120:102 General Biology II (3-3-4)
EPS 202 Society, Technology, and the Environment (3-0-3)
Phys 121 Physics II (3-0-3)
Phys 121A Physics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
Summer I: (7 credits)
CS 113 Introduction to Computer Science (3-0-3)
Math 213 Calculus III B (4-0-4)
SECOND YEAR:
1st Semester: (18 credits)
Math 222 Differential Equations (4-0-4)
Math 337 Linear Algebra (3-0-3)
R120:301 Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
Chem 243 Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
GUR (Cultural History) (3-0-3)
PE (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1)
2nd Semester: (17 credits)
Math 331 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3-0-3)
Math 340 Applied Numerical Methods (3-1-3)
Math 333 Probability and Statistics (3-0-3)
Chem 244 Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
Chem 244A Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
GUR (Cultural History) (3-0-3)
Summer II: (6 credits)
GUR (Lit/Hist/Phil/STS) (3-0-3)
SS 201 Economics (3-0-3)
THIRD YEAR:
1st Semester: (15 credits)
Math 332 Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable (3-0-3)
Math 430 Analytical and Computational Neuroscience (3-1-3)
Math 450H Methods of Applied Mathematics I (Capstone I) (3-0-3)
Chem 473 Biochemistry (3-0-3)
GUR (Open Humanities and Social Science) (3-0-3)
2nd Semester: (15 credits)
Math 371 Physiology and Medicine (3-0-3)
Math 451H Methods of Applied Mathematics II (Capstone II) ( 3-0-3)
Math3XX (Math 300+) (3-0-3)
GUR (Management) (3-0-3)
GUR (Capstone Seminar-Humanities and Social Science) (3-0-3)
7 Year Accelerated B. S./MD Program in Mathematical Sciences (121 credits)
FIRST YEAR:
1st Semester: (18 credits)
Math 111 Calculus I (4-1-4)
Chem 125 General Chemistry I (3-0-3)
R120:101 General Biology I (3-3-4)
HUM 101 English Composition: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I (3-0-3)
Phys 111 Physics I (3-0-3)
Phys 111A Physics I Laboratory (0-2-1)
Frsh Sem Freshman Seminar (1-0-0)
PE (Physical Education) (0-1-1)
2nd Semester: (19 credits)
Math 112 Calculus II (4-1-4)
Chem 126 General Chemistry II (3-0-3)
Chem 124 General Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)
R120:102 General Biology II (3-3-4)
EPS 202 Society, Technology, and the Environment (3-0-3)
Phys 121 Physics II (3-0-3)
Phys 121A Physics II Laboratory (0-2-1)
Summer I: (7 credits)
CS 113 Introduction to Computer Science (3-0-3)
Math 213 Calculus III B (4-0-4)
SECOND YEAR:
1st Semester: (18 credits)
Math 222 Differential Equations (4-0-4)
Math 337 Linear Algebra (3-0-3)
R120:301 Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology (3-0-3)
Chem 243 Organic Chemistry I (3-0-3)
GUR (Cultural History) (3-0-3)
PE (Physical Education:GUR) (0-1-1)
2nd Semester: (17 credits)
Math 331 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3-0-3)
Math 340 Applied Numerical Methods (3-1-3)
Math 333 Probability and Statistics (3-0-3)
Chem 244 Organic Chemistry II (3-0-3)
Chem 244A Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (0-4-2)
GUR (Cultural History) (3-0-3)
Summer II: (6 credits)
GUR (Lit/Hist/Phil/STS) (3-0-3)
SS 201 Economics (3-0-3)
THIRD YEAR:
1st Semester: (18 credits)
Math 332 Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable (3-0-3)
Math 430 Analytical and Computational Neuroscience (3-1-3)
Math 450H Methods of Applied Mathematics I (Capstone I) (3-0-3)
Chem 473 Biochemistry (3-0-3)
GUR (Open Humanities and Social Science) (3-0-3)
GUR (Engineering Technology) (3-0-3)
2nd Semester: (18 credits)
Math 371 Physiology and Medicine (3-0-3)
Math 451H Methods of Applied Mathematics II (Capstone II) ( 3-0-3)
Math3XX (Math 300+) (3-0-3)
GUR (Management) (3-0-3)
GUR (Capstone Seminar Humanities and Social Science) (3-0-3)
GUR (Engineering Technology) (3-0-3)

Students can easily earn a Minor in Applied Mathematics or Applied Statistics by taking only 5 courses beyond your major’s requirements. Students can learn more about taking a minor by clicking on this link and should see one of the Department of Mathematical Sciences faculty advisors for the minor program.
Double Majors
Students may earn a second major in addition to their primary major in Mathematical Sciences with one of the options listed above. Two of the most popular double majors with the Mathematical Sciences major are the Computer Science (B.S.) major and the Biology (B.S.) major. Completion is usually feasible within four years of full-time study.
Contact a faculty advisor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences for a list of appropriate courses to complete a double major with the major in Mathematical Sciences. For general rules about double majors, see Degree Options in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.

The undergraduate curriculum in Mathematical Sciences with one of the options listed above offers training for majors in a broad range of topics, including basic courses in calculus, differential equations, probability, discrete mathematics, statistics, advanced calculus, mathematical analysis, and complex variables, as well as more advanced courses in ordinary and partial differential equations, operations research, applied numerical methods, nonlinear dynamics, mathematical biology, applied statistics, actuarial science, and methods of applied mathematics. Many of the courses in this program emphasize the techniques required to formulate physical, biological, and industrial phenomena as mathematical models and to solve the resulting mathematical problems by using analytical and computational techniques. Senior “capstone” courses provide an opportunity for students in the Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology options to synthesize the knowledge gained during their undergraduate experience by combining mathematical modeling with physical and computational experiments that are conducted in the Undergraduate Mathematics Computing Laboratory. Click on one of the options above to get more information about becoming a major in Mathematical Sciences. You will need to see a faculty advisor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences to become a major.

This program prepares students for job opportunities in industry or government, for pursuing graduate studies in mathematics, statistics, or a related field, or for entrance into various professional schools. The Department of Mathematical Sciences is one of the few departments in this country with a strong emphasis on applied mathematics and statistics and is one of the strongest departments in North America for Applied Mathematics with excellent research groups in Mathematical Neurophysiology, Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Analysis, Combustion, Materials Science, and Electromagnetics.