Mathematics Major: Applied Mathematics Concentration, B.A.; B.S.

B.A. and B.S. degrees

The Concentration in Applied Mathematics is designed for mathematics students who plan to either enter graduate school after graduation from CMU or use mathematics as an adjunct skill in their professional life outside academe. This includes students planning to enter professions as wide-ranging as mathematical modeling, accounting and finance, actuary, computer programming, engineering, and a variety of positions within the health and social sciences.

Program Requirements

Core Courses (30 hours)

MTH 132	Calculus I	4(4-0)
MTH 133	Calculus II	4(4-0)
MTH 223	Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory	3(3-0)
MTH 233	Calculus III	4(4-0)
MTH 332	Introduction to Mathematical Proof	3(3-0)
MTH 334	Differential Equations	3(3-0)
MTH 499	Capstone Course in Mathematics	3(3-0)
MTH 523	Modern Algebra I	3(3-0)
MTH 532	Advanced Calculus I	3(3-0)

Required Courses (12 hours)

Applied Mathematics Concentration

Select four of the following:

MTH 434	Methods of Applied Mathematics	3(3-0)
MTH 438	Numerical Analysis I	3(3-0)
MTH 439	Numerical Analysis II	3(3-0)
MTH 520	Optimization Theory	3(3-0)
MTH 534	Applied Mathematics and Differential Equations	3(3-0)
MTH 586	Operations Research I	3(3-0)
MTH 587	Operations Research II	3(3-0)
STA 580	Applied Statistical Methods I	3(3-0)

Total: 42 semester hours