Applied Mathematics

Description

The applied mathematics major provides students with an array of courses that build mathematical skills. Students graduate with a solid background in mathematics and statistics and the ability to use data to solve problems in various disciplines. Critical and analytic thinking skills make Applied Mathematics majors highly employable in government, the private sector, and education.

In addition to their core mathematics coursework, students choose a track which allows them to pursue their mathematical interests in a particular field. These tracks are Actuarial Mathematics, which prepares students to work towards careers as actuaries in insurance, financial, and government careers; Business Mathematics, which prepares students to work in financial, managerial, and business analysis careers; Scientific Mathematics, which prepares students to work in pharmaceutical, medical, and scientific careers; and Interdisciplinary Mathematics, which prepares students to work in educational and more general mathematical careers.

Each student in the major will also complete a senior capstone course, choosing either a research option or an internship option. Both options will enable students to apply their mathematical skills in the professional mathematics culture or to a discipline related to their interests.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, graduates will be able to

1. Solve problems individually and collaboratively using mathematical techniques.
2. Support and justify results using mathematical reasoning, logic, and proof.
3. Construct, analyze, and interpret mathematical and statistical models.
4. Use technology to investigate and solve mathematical problems.
5. Communicate mathematics clearly in both written and oral formats.
6. Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the discipline.

Policies

Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, and the lowest acceptable grade is a “C” in all major and Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to take a science or math course unless he/she earns a grade of "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.

A student may not earn a grade of “C-” or lower in any science or math course more than three times during the program. If a fourth grade of “C-” or lower is earned in any science or math course, the student will be automatically dismissed from the applied mathematics major.

Probation: The student who earns any combination of two grades of “C-“ or lower in a science or math course will be notified, in writing, by the department chair that he or she is on probation in the School of the Sciences.

Final Probation: The student who earns any combination of three grades of “C-“ or lower in a science or math course will be notified, in writing, by the department chair that he or she is on final probation in the School of the Sciences.

Dismissal : If a fourth grade of “C-“ or lower in any science or math course is earned, the student will be notified, in writing, by the department chair that he or she has been dismissed from the major.

Requirements

The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.

Major Requirements:

Complete one of the following senior capstone options:

Complete the requirements for the Actuarial Track, Business Track, Scientific Track, or Interdisciplinary Track.

Actuarial Track:

All major requirements and the following electives:

Business Track:

All major requirements and the following electives:

Scientific Track:

All major requirements and the following electives:

Choose 1 sequence: CHEMISTRY or BIOLOGY

Interdisciplinary Track:

All major requirements and the following electives:

Suggested Course Sequence

Suggested Course Sequence Applied Math Actuarial Track

Suggested Course Sequence Applied Math Business Track

Suggested Course Sequence Applied Math Science Track

Suggested Course Sequence Applied Math Interdisciplinary Track

Minor in Applied Mathematics

A minor in applied mathematics is available. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see the Math Department Chair for more information. Specific information regarding minor requirements may be found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.

Other Options

BS/MS Option: The BS/MS option is available for students majoring in applied mathematics who wish to combine their bachelor's coursework with work toward a Stevenson University master's degree in forensic studies. Students choosing this option may earn their master's degree in as little as one year after their bachelor's degree. Interested students must formally apply for entrance into this BS/MS option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more information on this program please see the School of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog and the Additional Enrollment Options in the Admissions section of this catalog.

BS/MAT Option: The BS/MAT option is available for students majoring in applied mathematics who wish to combine their bachelor's coursework with work toward a Stevenson University master's degree in teaching. For more information on this program please see the School of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog and the Additional Enrollment Options in the Admissions section of this catalog.

Course Descriptions

See Applied Mathematics Course Descriptions