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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Concentration

Sample program of study

The table below shows just one of many possible ways of satisfying degree requirements. However, course scheduling and degree requirements change periodically. Thus, students enrolled in this degree program should expect to modify this table in consultation with their faculty advisor.

Fall Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus I [MTH 229] 5
Computer Programming I [CS 141] 4
Freshman Composition [ENG 101] 1 4
Western World: Ancient and Medieval Eras [HST 101] 1 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Winter Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus II [MTH 230] 5
Computer Programming II [CS 142] 4
Freshman Composition [ENG 102] 2 4
Western World in Transition: 14th-18th Centuries [HST 102] 2 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Spring Quarter, Freshman Year
Calculus III [MTH 231] 5
Elective 3
Psychology: the Science of Behavior [PSY 105] 2 4
Modern Western World: 19th-20th Centuries [HST 103] 2 3
Total credit hours ... 15
Fall Quarter, Sophomore Year
Calculus IV [MTH 232] 5
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 240/200] 5
Fine and Performing Arts in Western Culture [ART 214, MUS 214, or TH 214] 2 3
Social Institutions and Processes: Social Life [SOC 200] 2 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Winter Quarter, Sophomore Year
Differential Equations [MTH 233] 5
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 242/202] 5
Non-Western World -- Comparative Studies (select one of five available courses) 2 3
Social Institutions and Processes: Political Life [PLS 200] 2 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Spring Quarter, Sophomore Year
Linear Algebra [MTH 255] 3
General Physics/General Physics Lab [PHY 244/204] 6
Non-Western World -- Regional Studies (select one of five available courses) 2 3
Social Institutions and Processes: Economic Life [EC 200] 2 3
Total credit hours ... 15
Fall Quarter, Junior Year
Advanced Linear Algebra [MTH 355] 3
Introduction to Mathematical Proof [MTH 280] 3
Partial Differential Equations [MTH 333] 2 3
Modern Physics [PHY 260] 2 4
Great Books of the Western World [ENG 204, PHL 204, or REL 204] 2 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Winter Quarter, Junior Year
Numerical Methods for Digital Computers I [MTH 316] 2 4
Complex Variables [MTH 332] 2 3
Analytical Mechanics I [PHY 371] 3
Electives 5
Total credit hours ... 15
Spring Quarter, Junior Year
Numerical Methods for Digital Computers II [MTH 317] 2 4
Analytical Mechanics II [PHY 372] 3
Optimization Techniques [MTH 407] 2 3
Technical elective 3
Elective 3
Total credit hours ... 16
Fall Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables I [MTH 431] 3
Methods of Applied Mathematics I [MTH 480] 2 3
Technical elective 3
Electives 6
Total credit hours ... 15
Winter Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables II [MTH 432] 3
Methods of Applied Mathematics II [MTH 481] 2 3
Technical elective 3
Electives 6
Total credit hours ... 15
Spring Quarter, Senior Year
Real Variables III [MTH 433] 3 3
Methods of Applied Mathematics III [MTH 482] 3 3
Undergraduate Mathematics Seminar [MTH 492] 3
Technical elective 3
Total credit hours ... 12
Grand Total: 183 Credit Hours
1 This is a "General Education" course, required of all undergraduates. In a few cases, alternatives are available.

2 These are examples of possible choices of electives. Many other choices are available.

 

 

Undergraduate Programs in Mathematics and Statistics including syllabi


Undergraduate Applied Mathematics Advisor

Chaocheng Huang
Associate Professor [email] [home]
(937) 775-2491

211 MM

  Ph.D. 1995 University of Minnesota
Research fields: Differential equations, applied and industrial mathematics

See Wright State's Applied Math Program for additional information.

Calculus Instruction


An Overview

The Applied Mathematics Concentration provides a mixture of courses in pure and applied mathematics, physics, and engineering, with the following goals in mind: (i) familiarity with the basic mathematical tools used in all branches of science and technology, (ii) training in logical and abstract reasoning, (iii) advanced study in applied mathematics itself, (iv) familiarity with the types of problems encountered in other fields, and (v) experience with the use of computers and computer programming.

For students who find mathematics interesting, this program offers an ideal combination of intellectual challenge and employability. The Applied Mathematics Concentration is excellent preparation for graduate study in engineering, physics, operations research, or applied mathematics itself.

Because the applications of mathematics are so diverse, this program has considerable flexibility. The emphasis is on mathematics that is useful in solving problems arising in engineering, physics, and other sciences. In the junior and senior years, the student chooses technical electives from other departments. In addition, there are enough free electives to enable the student to pursue an interest in an unrelated field, or to broaden his or her mathematical, statistical, or technical background.

 
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