2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Applied Mathematics Major

Requirements for a Major in Applied Mathematics

Bachelor of Science

Required Courses
MATH 132Calculus II4
MATH 203Multivariable Calculus4
MATH 213Elementary Linear Algebra3
MATH 215Mathematics Resources, Opportunities, and Career Seminar1
MATH 220Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 307Differential Equations: A Modeling Perspective3
MATH 415Mathematics Seminar1
CSCI 111Introduction to Computer Science4
One APMA course numbered 400 or above3
Cognate Sequence
Must complete an approved cognate sequence of at least seven hours from a discipline in the natural, social, or computational sciences. Approved sequences include the following:7
Biology Cognate (any seven hours from)
Foundations of Experimental Biology
Principles in Molecular Biology
Ecological Simulation
Biostatistics
Mathematical Biology
Chemistry Cognate
Principles of Chemistry
Basic Inorganic Chemistry
Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Computer Science Cognate
Data Structures
Algorithms
Cybersecurity Cognate
Data Structures
Cryptography
Economics Cognate
Principles of Economics-Micro
Principles of Economics-Macro
Econometrics
Environmental Studies Cognate
Environmental Problem Solving I
Environmental Problem Solving II
Geology Cognate
Introduction to Geology and the Environment
A Geologic History of Earth
A 4 credit hour GEOL course numbered higher than 102
Physics Cognate
Introductory Physics
Introductory Physics
Electives
Must complete five approved elective courses. These courses include any 3+ credit hour APMA or MATH course numbered above 200. One of BIOL 350, CSCI 311, or PHYS 250 may be counted as an elective.15
Total Hours48