Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017

Applied Mathematics, B.S.

The program of study for the major in applied mathematics is designed for students interested in how mathematical techniques can be applied to solve problems in the natural sciences, social sciences, and other areas. Completion of the program prepares students to be successful either in the career field or graduate studies.

Applied Mathematics Curriculum Outline

Bachelor of Science Degree

General Education

Total Credit Hours:46

Piedmont University Requirement (1 hour)

Mathematics Major

Total Credit Hours:45-55

Mathematics Foundations

CSCI 1371Computer Programming

3

MATH 2300Discrete Mathematics

3

MATH 2450Calculus I

4

MATH 2460Calculus II

4

MATH 2470Calculus III

4

MATH 3000Introduction to Differential Equations

3

MATH 3300Probability and Statistics

3

MATH 3500Elementary Numerical Methods

3

MATH 3550Linear Algebra

3

MATH 4100Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 4950Directed Independent Research

3

MATH 4960Senior Seminar

2

PHYS 2110General Physics I

4

PHYS 2120General Physics II

4

Total Credit Hours:36-46

Mathematics/Physics Electives

Students must choose three of the following courses:

MATH 3400Number Theory

3

MATH 3600Abstract Algebra

3

MATH 3700Geometry

3

MATH 4000Advanced Differential Equations

3

MATH 4350Advanced Studies in Mathematics

1-3

MATH 4500History and Development of Mathematics

3

MATH 4600Real Analysis

3

MATH 4700Complex Analysis

3

PHYS 3100Classical Mechanics

3

PHYS 3200Modern Physics

3

PHYS 3300Thermal and Statistical Physics

3

PHYS 4100Materials

3

PHYS 4400Electricity and Magnetism

3

PHYS 4500Fluids

3

PHYS 4600Circuits

3

PHYS 4800Quantum Mechanics

3

Total Credit Hours:9

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:28

Total Credit Hours: 120

MATH 2450, PHYS 2110, PHYS 2120: These courses also satisfy general education requirements and appear in the number of hours for both general education and the major; in reality, applied mathematics majors may have up to 28 additional hours to use for electives. Students may use elective hours to earn a minor or another major, as well as to develop additional marketable skills. The number of elective hours students may take will depend on the courses taken to satisfy general education requirements.