Applied Mathematics
Requirements
Study advanced math topics at ASU's Polytechnic campus and learn to address modern problems with mathematical tools.
The concentration in applied mathematics equips students with the skills to understand and apply mathematical concepts to solve complex problems, analyze data, and model and optimize processes. This concentration is an excellent complement for students with concentrations in diverse disciplines, those preparing for advanced graduate studies, or individuals seeking to enhance their career prospects.
The curriculum explores advanced applied mathematical topics, with a strong focus on their practical applications in the sciences. Students who pursue a concentration in applied mathematics gain proficiency in leveraging mathematical theories and techniques, including mathematical modeling, computational methods and statistics, to address relevant challenges and drive innovation across various fields.
Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 21 credit hours including 12 upper division hours for this concentration.
- 15 credit hours must be taken at ASU
- At least 12 hours of MAT courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, of which at least six credit hours must be upper division.
- MAT 170 or 171 with a "C" or better, OR Mathematics Placement Test with a score of 60% or higher and the Advanced Math Placement Test with a score of 38 or higher, OR ALEKS score of 76 or higher.
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
MAT 266 Calculus for Engineers II OR MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
MAT 267 Calculus for Engineers III OR MAT 272 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
MAT 275 Modern Differential Equations
MAT 343 Applied Linear Algebra
Electives (9 credit hours; choose three courses from the list below)
ABS 350: Applied Statistics OR STP 420 Introductory Applied Statistics
ASC 310: Elements of Scientific Computing
MAT 300 Mathematical Structures
MAT 310 Introduction to Geometry
MAT 494: Fish Population Dynamics
MAT 495 Supervised Research in Mathematical Sciences OR MAT 499 Individualized Instruction
PHY 302 Mathematical Methods in Physics II
Depending on a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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