Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences
Chair: Mark A. Branson, Ph.D.
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.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, graduates will be able to:
- Solve problems individually and collaboratively using mathematical techniques.
- Support and justify results using mathematical reasoning, logic, and proof.
- Construct, analyze, and interpret mathematical and statistical models.
- Use technology to investigate and solve mathematical problems.
- Communicate mathematics clearly in both written and oral formats.
- 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. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to take any science or math course unless they earn a grade of "C" or better in all prerequisite courses.
If a student withdraws, audits, or does not pass a course required in the applied math major with a grade of “C” or better, they may repeat that course without special permission. If a student withdraws, audits, or does not pass the course with a grade of “C” or better the second time, the student will be placed on probation in the major. To take a course for a third time, all SOS majors must meet with their advisor, and then apply in writing to the Dean of the School of the Sciences requesting permission to take the course for a third time using the university form for this request. Those who pass the course will no longer be on probation in the major. Those who do not successfully complete the required course with a grade of “C” or better after three attempts will be permanently dismissed from the applied math major. Once dismissed from the applied math major, students must choose a major for which the course they failed three times is not required.
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:
Note: Students choosing the 6-credit Capstone Internship (MATH 471) can take one less MATH elective course.
Complete the requirements for the Actuarial Track, Business Track, Scientific Track, or Interdisciplinary Track.
Actuarial Track:
All major requirements and the following electives:
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 141 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| FIN 300 | Principles of Finance | 3 credits |
| MATH 342 | Time Series Analysis | 3 credits |
| MATH 420 | Actuarial Mathematics | 3 credits |
Business Track:
All major requirements and the following electives:
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 credits |
| or | |
| MGT 204 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| or | |
| MKT 206 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
2 Business electives
| in ACC, EC, FMER, INBUS, IS, MGT, and/or MKT | |
1 MATH elective
| (at 200 level or above) | |
Interdisciplinary Track:
All major requirements and the following electives:
| MATH 301 | Mathematical Structures | 3 credits |
| MATH 321 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
| PHYS 215 | General Physics I with Calculus | 4 credits |
| PHYS 216 | General Physics II with Calculus | 4 credits |
1 MATH elective
| (at 200 level or above) | |
Scientific Track:
All major requirements and the following electives:
Choose 1 sequence: CHEMISTRY or BIOLOGY
| CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| or | |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 116 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 116L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| or | |
| BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
| or | |
| BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
| BIO 114 | General Biology II: Structure and Function of Organisms | 3 credits |
| BIO 114L | General Biology II Laboratory: Structure and Function of Organisms | 1 credit |
| MATH 321 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 credits |
| MATH 442 | Numerical Analysis | 3 credits |
2 Science electives
| in BIO, BIOCH, CHEM, ENV, and/or PHYS | |
Suggested Course Sequence
2024-25 SCS APMATH Actuarial Track Final
2024-25 SCS APMATH Business Track Final
2024-25 SCS APMATH Interdiscipinary Track Final
2024-25 SCS APMATH Scientific Track Final
Minor in Mathematics
A minor in Mathematics is available. The minor in Mathematics requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a MATH prefix. Courses ineligible for the Mathematics minor include all courses at the 000 and 100 level and MATH 205 and 206: Mathematics for Educators I and II.
Please see the Chair of the Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics for further information regarding this minor. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog.
Other Options
Engineering, Mathematics and Physics Department Honors Requirements: Eligible students majoring in applied mathematics may elect to pursue honors within the Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. The intention to pursue Engineering, Mathematics and Physics Department Honors must be declared before the start of their last semester before graduation. To declare the intent to pursue department honors, a student must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and a plan to finish the honors requirements outlined below.
Students graduating with Engineering, Mathematics and Physics Department honors will have this distinction noted on their official university transcript. In order to graduate with department honors, the following requirements must be met:
Completion of a combination of two experiences in one or both of the following categories and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher at graduation:
- Research experience approved by the department.
- 300-400 level MATH elective that is not being used to fulfill a degree or track requirements in the major.
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 Stevenson University Graduate Catalog and the Additional Enrollment Options in the Admissions section of this catalog.
Course Descriptions
See Applied Mathematics Course Descriptions