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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics - Applied and Computational Mathematics Concentration, BS
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(42 semester hours in addition to the course requirements listed above)
Competencies (Applied and Computational Mathematics Track)
Applied Mathematics is the application of classical and modern mathematical techniques to solve practical problems in science, engineering, and business. At the heart of an education in Applied Mathematics is the development of analytical reasoning and its application to practical problems. The applied mathematician develops and analyzes mathematical models of physical phenomena and collects/interprets data in order to identify relationships, patterns, and the likely impact of modifying one or more parameters. Several of the courses in this program illustrate exactly how mathematics is used in real applications such as predicting the evolution and behavior of physical phenomena. Applied mathematicians have the skills needed to obtain employment in fields as diverse as aerospace, oil exploration, manufacturing, geology, actuarial science, chemistry, communications, and computing. Health sciences, Applied sciences, and Engineering offer additional prospects to Applied mathematicians in the academic, business, industrial, and government sectors. The basic skills required to succeed in any of these fields are acquired in the Applied and Computational Mathematics Program. This program also provides a strong foundation for graduate school.
Major in Applied and Computational Mathematics Program Goals:
- To provide a strong foundation for graduate study in mathematics particularly in the applied areas related to differential equations, optimization, mathematical modeling, operations research, and numerical analysis.
- To provide a good background of marketable skills for students electing to seek positions as applied mathematicians in industry or government.
- To develop and cultivate the rigorous principles of analytical reasoning which can be applied directly to a wide variety of industrial problems.
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Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
The Department offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with three options: Pure Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics Education, and Applied and Computational Mathematics. The agreement with UMDCP recently has been revised to span six (6) years instead of just five (5) years. Under the DDME program, the student attends Bowie State University for the first three academic years, followed by two (three in the case of UMDCP) additional years at the receiving institution.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses designated as part of the mathematics major, including all courses in Mathematics, the Natural Sciences, English and Computer Science.
- Math/Education (MAED) majors must pass both parts (Praxis I and Praxis II) of the state- approved teacher competency exams to be eligible for the BS degree, major in mathematics.
- In addition to the above requirements, a number of institutional requirements also must be satisfied. For further information, please consult your advisor.
Degree Requirements
Every student majoring in Mathematics must meet three sets of requirements:
I. General Education and Institutional Requirements
The following list of General Education and Institutional requirements applies only to students in the Pure Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Mathematics Education tracks. Students in the Dual Degree Mathematics/Engineering Program are subject to a special set of General Education and Institutional requirements as described further below. All Tracks Except Dual Degree Math/Engineering
See catalog for the full list of University General Education and Institutional Requirements. English Composition (6 semester hours)
Arts and Humanities (6 semester hours)
Social Sciences (6 semester hours)
Sciences (8 semester hours)
Mathematics (3 semester hours)
- MATH ____ Mathematics Elective* 3 Credits
Technology (3 semester hours)
General Education Electives (9 semester hours)
Institutional Requirements (6 semester hours)
Note:
* Mathematics Education majors must take MATH 450 - Overview of College Math as their general education mathematics elective.
According to COMAR policy, the Department of Mathematics reserves the right to specify suitable, program specific, general education courses. Students are strongly advised not to deviate from the specified courses. II. Core Courses for All Mathematics Majors
(27 to 30 semester hours, depending on track)
In addition to the General Education and Institutional Requirements listed above, every Mathematics major (specializing in any track: Pure Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, or Mathematics Education program) must complete all of the following core requirements (in Mathematics and English), except where indicated with an asterisk (read carefully):
Note:
* Exceptions: MATH 252 is not required for Mathematics Education majors. MATH 320 is not required for Dual Degree Math/Engineering majors. No other exceptions apply. III. Requirements and Sample Program for Specific Track
Requirements for a Major in Applied and Computational Math
Required Courses in Mathematics (15 semester hours)
Elective Courses in Math/Computer Science (12 semester hours)
(Choose 3 credits in COSC and 9 semester hours in MATH. At least 6 MATH semester hours at the 400 level.) Other requirements (18 semester hours)
Second Semester
- MATH 470 - Complex Analysis 3 Credits
- MATH ___ Mathematics Elective 3 Credits
- MATH ___ Mathematics Elective 3 Credits
- __ ___ Social Sciences 3 Credits
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