2023-2024 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

3

MATH 215Applied Linear Algebra

3

MATH 224Statistics

3

or

MATH 218/BIOL 218Biostatistics

3

or

PSYCH 229Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

3

or

BUS 224Statistics for Business

3

MATH 336Modeling the Dynamics of Life

3

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

AIP 321Forensic Mathematics (NP)

3

MATH 209Discrete Mathematics

3

MATH 211Calculus II

3

MATH 230Cryptography

3

PHR 371/IS 371Research Methods in Social Sciences

4