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

General Education Requirements32-36
World Languages and Cultures Requirements3-9
Major Requirements64-65
Free Electives21-10
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

General Education Requirements

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A. New Student Seminar
Complete a 1 credit New Student Seminar course.1
C. Communication
1. Writing 3
2. Literature3
3. Communication3
D. Fine and Performing Arts
Complete a 3 credit Fine and Performing Arts course.3
F. Humanities
1. Great Works and Their Influences3
2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives 3
G. Computer Science
Python Programming I (Fulfilled in the major.)
H. Mathematics
Applied Calculus A (Fulfilled in the major.)
I. Natural Science Laboratory
May be satisfied through the application-area sequence in the major.0-4
J. Physical Education
Complete a 1 credit Physical Education course.1
K. Social Science
1. American and European History 3
2. Global Cultural Perspectives3
3. Social Science Perspectives 3
L. Interdisciplinary Studies
Complete a 3 credit Interdisciplinary Studies course.3
Total Credits32-36

World Languages and Cultures Requirements

Click here for a list of courses that fulfill World Languages and Cultures categories.

World Languages
Based on language placement exam, complete one or two sequential courses in the same language. Requirement is automatically fulfilled by language major courses.3-6
World Cultures
Requirement may be fulfilled by course selected in General Education - Social Science: Global Cultural Perspectives. Requirement may also be fulfilled by major coursework. See list of courses.0-3
Total Credits3-9

Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion

This four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years.  This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.

Applied Mathematics Track

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
GENERAL EDUCATION: (A) New Student Seminar1GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature3
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing3GENERAL EDUCATION: (J) Physical Education1
AMAT 1204AMAT 2204
AMAT 2404CSIT 1143
CSIT 1043STAT 2303
 15 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C3) Communication3General Education course3
MATH 2224World Language 13
STAT 3304World Cultures3
Application Area Sequence course4AMAT 3453
 Application Area Sequence course4
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education course3General Education course3
General Education course3World Language 23
AMAT 3503AMAT 3563
AMAT 3603AMAT 368 or 4723
Major Elective course3AMAT 4503
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education course3General Education course3
General Education course3AMAT 497 or 4993
AMAT 4303Free Elective 4
Free Elective4Free Elective4
Free Elective3 
 16 14
Total Credits 120

Statistics Track

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
GENERAL EDUCATION: (A) New Student Seminar1GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature3
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing3GENERAL EDUCATION: (J) Physical Education1
AMAT 1204AMAT 2204
AMAT 2404CSIT 1143
CSIT 1043STAT 2303
 15 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C3) Communication3General Education Course3
MATH 2224World Languages 13
STAT 3304World Cultures3
Application Area Sequence course4AMAT 3453
 Application Area Sequence course4
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education course3General Education course3
General Education course3World Language 23
AMAT 3503AMAT 3563
STAT 3413STAT 4423
Major Elective3STAT 4433
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education course3General Education course3
General Education course3STAT 497 or 4993
STAT 4813Free Elective4
Free Elective4Free Elective4
Free Elective3 
 16 14
Total Credits 120

Mathematics of Finance Track

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
GENERAL EDUCATION: (A) New Student Seminar1GENERAL EDUCATION: (C2) Literature3
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C1) Writing3GENERAL EDUCATION: (J) Physical Education1
AMAT 1204AMAT 2204
AMAT 2404CSIT 1143
CSIT 1043STAT 2303
 15 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
GENERAL EDUCATION: (C3) Communication3General Education course3
MATH 2224World Language 13
STAT 3304World Cultures3
Application Area Sequence course4AMAT 3453
 Application Area Sequence course4
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education course3General Education course3
General Education course3General Education course3
AMAT 2623World Language 23
AMAT 3503AMAT 3563
AMAT 360 or STAT 3413AMAT 3623
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education course3AMAT 497 or 4993
AMAT 4303General Education course3
AMAT 4603Free Elective4
Free Elective3Free Elective4
Free Elective4 
 16 14
Total Credits 120