Math Major: Applied Math Track
- Students majoring in math who plan to graduate with Honors in the Arts and Sciences MUST take at least the 161.01H or 190H sequence and one other honors math sequence.
- Students will be required to obtain written approval for some tracks prior to their junior year for their planned program of study from a faculty advisor, assigned by the Mathematics Advisors.
I. CORE REQUIREMENTS
A. Calculus sequence: 151.xx - 152.xx - 153.xx - 254.xx, or one of the accelerated or honors sequences
(161.xx - 162.xx - 263.xx, 161.01H - 162.01H - 263.01H, 190H - 191H - 264H)
B. Linear Algebra: 571 (or 520H)
C. Foundations of Higher Mathematics: 345
D. Data Analysis: Statistics 421
(requisite: either Math 530 or 531H or Stat. 420-see required Courses Applied Math Track)
II. PREREQUISITE COURSES
E. Physics Sequence: Phys 131 - 132 - 133 (or 131H - 132H - 133H)
F. Computer Programming: CSE 202
III. REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE APPLIED MATH TRACK
G. Differential Equations: (255.xx, 415.xx or 521H) and 512 (in some specializations, Math 415.xx can replace Math 255.xx – see sample programs).
H. Probability: Stat 420 or Math 530 or Math 531H
I. Linear Algebra: 572 (waived for students who take 520H)
J. Numerical Analysis: 607
K. Complex Variables: 514
IV. ELECTIVE COURSES
In addition to the above, students are required to complete a minimum of 9 hours from Group I and 9 hours from Group II within one application option.
Group I: Math courses
Analysis: 547 - 548 - 549
Mathematical Principles in Science: 601 - 602 - 603.02
Applied Differential Geometry (Relativity Theory): 665 - 666
Calculus of Variations and Tensor Calculus: 701
Vector Analysis: 513 or 551
Group II: Applications
The student should choose a coherent sequence of courses in some discipline outside of mathematics that makes significant use of mathematics. These disciplines may include chemistry, physics, statistics, and various areas of engineering. Some specific choices are listed below. Others may be chosen with the specific approval of your advisor.
Chemistry Option
Digital Signal/Image Processing Option
Dynamics Option
Physics Option
Radio Wave Propagation Option
Honors Program (Applied Track)
Students intending to pursue a PhD. in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take two quarters of real analysis, two quarters of abstract algebra and the honors version of the math courses listed below, whenever possible. To be eligible for the degree with honors, students must take one of the honors sequences in calculus, and at least one other honors math sequence.
