Applied Mathematics and Statistics (B.S.)

Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.

Program Requirements Overview

New Student Seminar1
SEEDS General Education Requirements30-33
Major Requirements64-65
Free Electives25-21
Total Credits120

Major Requirements

Common Courses
AMAT 120Applied Calculus A4
AMAT 220Applied Calculus B4
AMAT 240Introduction to Linear Algebra4
AMAT 345Applied Probability3
AMAT 350Applied Mathematics I3
AMAT 356Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 222Calculus III4
STAT 230Data Science and Statistics3
STAT 330Fundamentals of Modern Statistics I4
Collateral Requirements
CSIT 104Python Programming I3
CSIT 114Python Programming II3
Choose one of the following sequences:8-9
Fundamentals of Accounting
and Applied Macroeconomics
and Introduction to Finance
Principles of Biology: Introduction to the Cell
and Principles of Biology: Organisms and Diversity
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II
Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
and Artificial Intelligence
Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
and Introduction to Data Science
and Advanced Techniques in Data Science
Planet Earth
and Understanding Weather and Climate
University Physics I
and University Physics II
Specialized Courses
Complete one track (Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Mathematics of Finance) from the list below.15-18
Major Elective
Students choosing the Applied Mathematics or Statistics track must choose one elective, not already being used elsewhere in the major, from the list below.3-0
Total Credits64-65

Applied Mathematics Track

AMAT 360Numerical Computing3
AMAT 368Mathematical Biology I3
or AMAT 472 Dynamics and Bifurcation
AMAT 430Applied Analysis3
AMAT 450Applied Mathematics II3
AMAT 497Applied Mathematics Research I3
or AMAT 499 Co-Op in Applied Mathematics
Total Credits15

Statistics Track

STAT 341Statistical Computing3
STAT 442Fundamentals of Modern Statistics II3
STAT 443Theory of Statistics3
STAT 481Introduction to Statistical Data Mining3
STAT 497Statistical Science Research I3
or STAT 499 Co-Op in Statistics
Total Credits15

Mathematics of Finance Track

AMAT 360Numerical Computing3
or STAT 341 Statistical Computing
AMAT 262Mathematics of Finance I3
AMAT 430Applied Analysis3
AMAT 460Mathematics of Portfolio Theory3
AMAT 362Mathematics of Finance II3
AMAT 497Applied Mathematics Research I3
or AMAT 499 Co-Op in Applied Mathematics
Total Credits18

Major Electives

AMAT 262Mathematics of Finance I3
AMAT 360Numerical Computing3
AMAT 362Mathematics of Finance II3
AMAT 368Mathematical Biology I3
AMAT 430Applied Analysis3
AMAT 450Applied Mathematics II3
AMAT 460Mathematics of Portfolio Theory3
AMAT 466Continuous-Time Financial Mathematics3
AMAT 468Mathematical Biology II3
AMAT 472Dynamics and Bifurcation3
AMAT 490Seminar1
AMAT 495Special Topics in Applied Mathematics3
AMAT 497Applied Mathematics Research I1-3
AMAT 498Applied Mathematics Research II1-3
BIOL 112Principles of Biology: Introduction to the Cell4
BIOL 113Principles of Biology: Organisms and Diversity4
BIOL 213Introduction to Ecology4
CHEM 120General Chemistry I4
CHEM 121General Chemistry II4
CHEM 220Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM 230Organic Chemistry I3
CSIT 213Data Structures and Algorithms in Python3
CSIT 230Computer Systems3
CSIT 256Introduction to Data Science3
CSIT 359Data Visualization3
CSIT 360Advanced Techniques in Data Science3
MATH 323Complex Variables3
MATH 431Foundations of Modern Algebra3
MATH 433Theory of Numbers3
MATH 451Topology3
MATH 461General Relativity3
MATH 485Applied Combinatorics and Graph Theory3
MATH 487Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography3
PHYS 191University Physics I4
PHYS 192University Physics II4
PHYS 210Intermediate Mechanics3
PHYS 220Oscillations, Waves, and Optics3
PHYS 230Intermediate Physics Laboratory4
PHYS 325Computational Physics3
PHYS 368Fluid Mechanics3
PHYS 461General Relativity3
STAT 341Statistical Computing3
STAT 442Fundamentals of Modern Statistics II3
STAT 443Theory of Statistics3
STAT 471Time Series Analysis3
STAT 472Missing Data Analysis3
STAT 481Introduction to Statistical Data Mining3
STAT 486Multivariate Analysis3
STAT 487Statistical Genomics3
STAT 490Seminar1
STAT 495Special Topics in Statistical Science3
STAT 497Statistical Science Research I1-3
STAT 498Statistical Science Research II1-3

New Student Seminar

Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100.
Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor.1
Pathways to Success
Freshman Seminar in Chemistry
First Year Seminar
Adult Academic Success Seminar
New Student Seminar
Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education
Pathways to Adult Learning
New Student Seminar
New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences
Freshman Seminar for Music Majors
Introduction to Nursing
Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law

SEEDS General Education Requirements

Click here for a listing of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.

Foundations
Effective Writing I
Complete one Effective Writing I course.3
Effective Writing II
Complete one Effective Writing II course.3
Interactive Communication
Complete one Interactive Communication course.3
Quantitative Reasoning
Complete one Quantitative Reasoning course.3
Political and Civic Life
Complete one Political and Civic Life course.3
World Languages
Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level. 3-6
Exploration
Complete one course from four different Exploration categories. 12
Analyzing Cultures and Societies
Creative Expression
Ethical Inquiry
Historical Thinking
Literary and Artistic Analysis
Scientific Reasoning
Total Credits30-33