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Math Major: Applied Math Track

By devol-bevilacqua.1
Created Mar 16 2009 - 10:29am
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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 [0]
Digital Signal/Image Processing Option [0]
Dynamics Option [0]
Physics Option [0]
Radio Wave Propagation Option [0]



Honors Program (Applied Track) [0]
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.














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