Math, BS - Applied Option

Mathematics BS, Applied Math Option

Students pursuing the applied math option may have graduate study or industry careers as their goal. This option prepares students for further study in mathematics and for careers requiring mathematical modeling or scientific computation.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics requires the following:

• A minimum of 49 credit hours of MATH coursework. At least 31 of those hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 or higher)
• A grade of C or better in courses applied to the major
• A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained in all MATH coursework
• No more than 60 credit hours of MATH coursework may apply to the bachelor’s degree
• Fulfill the specific requirements for the Option selected
• An Exit Interview with the Mathematics department is required prior to graduation
• All Mathematics majors are required to meet with a faculty advisor in the Mathematics department during their first year as Mathematics majors

All students are expected to take nine core courses, which allow students to become familiar with the different subfields of mathematics before choosing their focus. All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise specified.

Core courses include (30 hours):

• MATH 1350 - Calculus I (4 credit hours)
• MATH 1360 - Calculus II (4 credit hours)
• MATH 2150 - Discrete Mathematics
• MATH 2350 - Calculus III (4 credit hours)
• MATH 3110 - Theory of Numbers
• MATH 3130 - Introduction to Linear Algebra
• MATH 3400 - Introduction to Differential Equations
• MATH 3410 - Introduction to Analysis
• MATH 3810 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Applied Math Requirements

In addition to the nine core courses, students selecting the Applied Math Option must complete the following five courses (13 credit hours):

• MATH 2650 - Introduction to Computational Mathematics
• MATH 4040 - Senior Math Seminar (1 credit hour)
• MATH 4310 - Modern Analysis I
• MATH 4470 - Methods of Applied Mathematics
• MATH 4650 - Numerical Analysis

Students must also take 6 additional credit hours of elected MATH courses numbered 4000 or higher.

Students concentrating in applied math must also complete the following computer science and physics courses (12 credit hours):

• CS 1120 - Computational Thinking with Beginning Programming
• PES 1110 - General Physics I - Calculus Based
• PES 1120 - General Physics II
• PES 1160 - Advanced Physics Lab I

Students interested in pursuing a career in industry are advised to take at least two of the following courses as electives:

• MATH 4420 - Optimization
• MATH 4430 - Ordinary Differential Equations
• MATH 4450 - Complex Variables
• MATH 4480 - Mathematical Modeling
• MATH 4670 - Scientific Computation I
• MATH 4850 - Stochastic Modeling

For more information on degree requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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