Applied Mathematics Major- Data Analysis Specialization

Description

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department is dedicated to providing each Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, and Mathematics major with the highest level program that a student can manage, and providing individual help and attention to each student. To accomplish this, in addition to regular courses, advanced courses are offered for small numbers of students who will benefit from a particular subject. The Mathematics programs are broad enough in scope that students taking the basic major in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics are provided the groundwork for a variety of careers, as well as having a thorough preparation for graduate study. Students also have the opportunity through the topics courses, the problem seminars, the independent studies courses, and electives to focus on individual needs and objectives.

Almost every graduate of our programs is currently working in a professional position under the general titles of “mathematician,” “systems analyst,” “actuary,” “statistician,” etc., at the National Security Agency, The Pentagon, IBM, the Hewlett Packard Corporation, NASA, the Department of Defense and various actuarial firms. The Mathematics-Education majors have been eagerly sought by school systems throughout the region.

Alumni of our programs have gone on to do graduate work at such schools as The University of California at Berkeley, The University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, UMBC, Washington University in St. Louis, Cornell University, The Johns Hopkins University, North Carolina State University, SUNY at Stony Brook, University of Virginia, and West Virginia University.

Required (52 credits):

• CSC 1106 - The Art of Programming
• MAT 1112 - Introduction to Math Modeling in STEM
• MAT 1117 - Calculus I
• MAT 1118 - Calculus II
• MAT 2218 - Linear Algebra
• MAT 2219 - Calculus III
• MAT 2224 - Mathematical Logic + Reasoning
• MAT 3201 - Data Analysis
• MAT 3304 - Differential Equations
• MAT 3391 - Mathematics Problems Seminar (Four hours are required. This will necessitate taking the course in two different semesters.)
• MAT 4201 - Capstone in Applied Math-Data Analysis
• MAT 4405 - Real Analysis I
• MAT 4406 - Abstract Algebra

Electives (8 credits):

Select two electives from the following:

• MAT 2210 - Numerical Methods
• MAT 3112 - Intermediate Math Modeling
• MAT 3323 - Probability
• MAT 3324 - Mathematical Statistics

Total Program Hours: 60

Departmental Writing Requirement (4 credits):

Students who major in Applied Mathematics - Data Analysis Specialization are required to take MAT-3391 and ONE of the following courses any semester after the first year.

• ENG 2206 - Creative Writing—Poetry
• ENG 2207 - Creative Writing—Fiction
• ENG 2208 - Advanced Composition
• ENG 2212 - Professional Communication
• PHI 3200 - Writing in Philosophy
• Any 3000 level History (HIS) course

Requirements for Departmental Honors

Departmental Honors in Mathematics: In order to graduate with honors in Mathematics, a Mathematics major must complete at least two independent studies courses in a single topic over two semesters. Declaration of the intent to graduate with honors must be made to the head of the Department by the beginning of the second semester of independent studies. The project will consist of a paper and a one-hour talk, which must be judged worthy of honors by the Department. The student must also maintain a 3.50 GPA in the Mathematics courses taken.