Applied Mathematics Option (AMTH)

Program Overview

The Applied Mathematics Option (AMTH) is a 120-hour program that provides students with a strong foundation in mathematics and its applications. The program prepares graduates for careers in data science, actuarial science, financial mathematics, operations research, mathematical modeling, computational science, engineering, physics, economics, finance, and education. The program includes coursework in calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, numerical analysis, probability, and statistics.

Program Outline

Outline:

Freshman Year:

• Fall (16 hours):
• ENGL 1100: English Composition I (3 hours)
• MATH 1620: Calculus II (4 hours)
• Core Humanities (3 hours)
• Core Science (4 hours)
• Spring (16 hours):
• ENGL 1120: English Composition II (3 hours)
• MATH 1610: Calculus I (4 hours)
• COMP 1200: Introduction to Computing for Engineers and Scientists (2 hours)
• Core Social Science (3 hours)
• Core History or Literature (3 hours)

Sophomore Year:

• Fall (17 hours):
• MATH 2650: Linear Differential Equations (3 hours)
• MATH 3100: Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (3 hours)
• Core Literature (3 hours)
• Core Social Science or Humanities (3 hours)
• Core Science (4 hours)
• Spring (15 hours):
• MATH 2660: Topics in Linear Algebra (3 hours)
• MATH 2630: Calculus III (4 hours)
• MATH 5630: Introduction to Numerical Analysis I (3 hours)
• STAT 3600: Probability and Statistics I (3 hours)
• Interdisciplinary Electives (5 hours)

Junior Year:

• Fall (16 hours):
• MATH 5200: Analysis I (3 hours)
• MATH 5640: Introduction to Numerical Analysis II (3 hours)
• Core Social Science (2 hours)
• Core Fine Arts (3 hours)
• Interdisciplinary Elective (5 hours)
• Elective (3 hours)
• Spring (16 hours):
• MATH 5210: Analysis II (3 hours)
• MATH 5670: Probability and Stochastic Processes I (3 hours)
• Interdisciplinary Elective (5 hours)
• Elective (4 hours)

Senior Year:

• Fall (12 hours):
• MATH 5000: Math Modeling Continuous (3 hours)
• Math Elective (5 hours)
• UNIV 4AA0: Creed to Succeed (0.5 hours)
• Interdisciplinary Elective (3.5 hours)
• Spring (12 hours):
• Math Elective (3 hours)
• Elective (3 hours)

Careers:

• Graduates of the AMTH program are prepared for a variety of careers in fields such as:
• Data Science
• Actuarial Science
• Financial Mathematics
• Operations Research
• Mathematical Modeling
• Computational Science
• Engineering
• Physics
• Economics
• Finance
• Education