2018-2019 Catalog

Minor: Applied Mathematics, 15-16 Credits

The Applied Mathematics minor offers opportunities to students with strong quantitative skills to foster their ability to use mathematics at a high level by mastering mathematical techniques beyond the minimal requirements of their major and to apply these skills to various disciplines. The program integrates academic rigor, depth, breadth, and flexibility to choose the electives that best complement a student’s major, thus providing the student with the mathematical skills for success in the workforce and in their respective fields of study and equips the student with essential and creative thinking skills to facilitate solving real world problems.

Learning Goals for the Minor in Applied Mathematics

Upon completing the Applied Mathematics minor, students will be able to:

  • Apply mathematical algorithms correctly in solving problems.
  • Use technology appropriately in solving problems.
  • Apply advanced mathematics to other disciplines.
  • Solve mathematical problems requiring creativity and insight.
  • Communicate mathematical ideas clearly.

Requirements

Required Courses (12 credits)

MATH 210CALCULUS I

MATH 215APPLIED LINEAR ALGEBRA

 

MATH 224STATISTICS

OR

PSYCH 229STATIST FOR BEHAV & SOC SCI

OR

BUS 224STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS

 

MATH 336MODELING THE DYNAMICS OF LIFE

Electives: Choose one of the following: (3-4 credits)

AIP 321FORENSIC MATHEMATICS

MATH 209DISCRETE MATHEMATICS

MATH 211CALCULUS II

MATH 230CRYPTOGRAPHY

PHR 371RESEARCH METH IN SOCIAL SCI