Program Overview

Introduction to the Applied Mathematics Major

The Applied Mathematics major at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematical techniques and their applications in various engineering and scientific disciplines.

Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, students must complete a minimum of 48 courses. The degree requirements include:

• Core Courses (32 courses)
  • Mathematics (4 courses)
  • Engineering analysis and computer proficiency (4 courses)
  • Basic sciences (4 courses)
  • Design and communications (3 courses)
  • Social sciences/humanities (7 courses)
  • Unrestricted electives (5 courses)

Applied Mathematics Major Courses

The major requires the following courses:

• COMP SCI 150 - Fundamentals of Computer Programming 1.5 or COMP SCI 211 - Fundamentals of Computer Programming ll
• 4 courses from at least 3 different McCormick departments: Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science (200-level)
• ES APPM 311-0 - Methods of Applied Mathematics a 300 or 400 level elective
• ES APPM 312 Methods of Applied Mathematics: Complex Variables (offered in alternate years) or MATH 325 - Complex Variables for Applications
• ES APPM 322 - Applied Dynamical Systems (offered in alternate years)
• ES_APPM 345 - Applied Linear Algebra (offered winter quarter in even-numbered years) or MATH 334 Linear Algebra: Second Course
• ES APPM 346 - Modeling and Computation in Science and Engineering (offered in alternate years)
• ES APPM 421-1 - Models in Applied Mathematics
• 1 course from Mathematical Modeling: 370-1, 372-1, 375, 399 or other modeling course subjected to approval

Additional Courses

• One course from the following probability and statistics list: IEMS 302, IEMS 303, MATH 310-1, MATH 310-2, MATH 310-3, EECS 302
• One other course chosen either from the probability and statistics list or IEMS 310 or IEMS 313

Concentration Area

• 300-level or higher leading to an approved concentration (4 courses)

Technical Electives

• 300-level or higher in engineering, science, or mathematics (2 courses)