Applied Mathematics Major: Fluid Dynamics Option (B.S.)

Program Overview

The Applied Mathematics Major: Fluid Dynamics option at the University of New Hampshire prepares students for careers or graduate study in fields where mathematics is crucial for solving scientific and technological problems. The program emphasizes fundamental mathematical concepts and their application to fluid dynamics, with a focus on core curriculum, major requirements, and fluid dynamics option requirements. Assessment methods include homework, quizzes, exams, projects, and a senior thesis or project. Graduates are equipped for careers in engineering, finance, data science, operations research, and teaching.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Applied Mathematics Major: Fluid Dynamics option at the University of New Hampshire is a program designed to prepare students for careers or graduate study in fields where mathematics plays a crucial role in solving scientific and technological problems. The program emphasizes the fundamental concepts of mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and statistics, and applies these concepts to real-world problems in fluid dynamics.

Outline:

The program consists of 128 credits, including:

• Core Curriculum: 32 credits, including Discovery & Writing Program Requirements
• Major Requirements: 50-52 credits, including
• Calculus I, II, III
• Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
• Linear Algebra for Applications
• Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
• Senior Seminar or Senior Project or Senior Thesis
• Fluid Dynamics Option Requirements: 30-32 credits, including
• General Physics II
• Complex Analysis for Applications
• Foundations of Applied Mathematics I
• Thermodynamics
• Statics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Dynamics
• Analytical Fluid Dynamics or Computational Fluid Dynamics or Waves in Fluids
• 700-level elective

Assessment:

The program uses various assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:

• Homework assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Projects
• Presentations
• Senior Seminar or Senior Project or Senior Thesis

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and teaching. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Problem-solving sessions
• Labs
• Independent study

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Engineering
• Finance
• Data science
• Operations research
• Teaching