BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS or BA)
- Program Prerequisite: Not required for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics majors.
- Minor: Not required for the applied mathematics major.
- Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable), in addition to an overall 2.0 GPA and a 2.0 GPA in mathematics classes numbered 1210 or above.
- Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation -- 31-46 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above) -- at least nine credit hours of upper division Mathematics must be completed at Weber State University.
Course Requirements for Applied Mathematics BS or BA Degree
The Applied Mathematics Program provides an opportunity for WSU students to apply mathematics to different fields. The program requires 19 credit hours of core lower division mathematics courses, a minimum of 12 credit hours of upper division applied mathematics courses and additional upper division courses in specified fields, including mathematics, so the total upper division credit hours reaches at least 40. To design a specific program different from the tracks below, students must get approval from a Mathematics Department advisor.
Lower Division Mathematics Courses Required for All Tracks (19 credit hours)
- MATH 1200 Mathematics Computer Laboratory (1)
- MATH SI1210 Calculus I (4)
- MATH SI1220 Calculus II (4)
- MATH 2210 Calculus III (4)
- MATH 2270 Elementary Linear Algebra (3)
- MATH 2280 Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
1. Regular Track
A traditional diversified program in applied mathematics.Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (12 credit hours)
- MATH 3410 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 3550 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3)
- MATH 3710 Boundary Value Problems (3)
or MATH 3750 Dynamical Systems (3) - MATH 4610 Numerical Analysis (3)
Mathematics Electives (at least 12 credit hours)
Complete at least an additional 12 credit hours of upper division Mathematics courses.Support Courses Required (6-10 credit hours)
Complete 2 calculus based courses outside the Mathematics Department, for example PHYS PS/SI2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (5), ECON 3030 Managerial Economics (3), CHEM 3400 Molecular Symmetry and Applied Math for Physical Chemistry (3), etc.Graduate School Preparation
It is recommended that students planning on graduate work in Applied Mathematics take MATH 4210/4220 Introductory Real Analysis and all Mathematics courses in the future area of graduate study. See the Mathematics Department for counseling.
2. Computing Track
Additional Required Lower Division Courses (16 credit hours)
- CS SI1400 Fundamentals of Programming (4)
- CS SI1410 Object-Oriented Programming (4)
- CS SI2420 Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
- MATH 1630 Discrete Mathematics Applied to Computing (4)
Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (15 credit hours)
- MATH 3410 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 3550 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3)
- MATH 3610 Graph Theory (3)
- MATH 4610 Numerical Analysis (3)
- MATH 4620 Numerical Analysis (3)
or MATH 3620 Enumeration (3)
Electives (at least 25 credit hours)
Complete at least an additional 25 credit hours of upper division courses in Computer Science or Mathematics. At least 6 of these credit hours must be in Computer Science.3. Physical Mathematics Track
Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (18 credit hours)
Complete 6 of the following courses- MATH 3410 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 3550 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3)
- MATH 3710 Boundary Value Problems (3)
- MATH 3730 Partial Differential Equations (3)
- MATH 3750 Dynamical Systems (3)
- MATH 3810 Complex Variables (3)
- MATH 4610 Numerical Analysis (3)
Electives (at least 22 credit hours)
Complete at least an additional 22 credit hours of upper division courses in Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics, or Physics. At least 6 of these credit hours must be outside Mathematics.4. Engineering Mathematics Track
Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (18 credit hours)
Complete 6 of the following courses- MATH 3410 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 3550 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3)
- MATH 3710 Boundary Value Problems (3)
- MATH 3730 Partial Differential Equations (3)
- MATH 3750 Dynamical Systems (3)
- MATH 3810 Complex Variables (3)
- MATH 4610 Numerical Analysis (3)
- MATH 4620 Numerical Analysis (3)
Electives (at least 22 credit hours)
Complete at least an additional 22 credit hours of upper division Mathematics or upper division courses from the Engineering Technology programs. At least 6 of these credit hours must be outside of Mathematics.5. Actuarial/Financial Mathematics Track
Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (15 credit hours)
- MATH 3410 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 3420 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 3550 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3)
- MATH 3710 Boundary Value Problems (3)
- MATH 3730 Partial Differential Equations (3)
- MATH 4610 Numerical Analysis (3)
Electives (at least 25 credit hours)
Complete at least an additional 25 credit hours of upper division Mathematics courses or courses from the list below offered by the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics:- ACTG 3110 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)
- ACTG 3120 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3)
- ECON 3030 Managerial Economics (3)
- ECON 4010 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3)
- ECON 4020 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3)
- ECON 4550 Introduction to Econometrics (3)
- ECON 4560 Mathematical Economics (3)
- FIN 3200 Financial Management (3)
- FIN 3300 Investments (3)
- FIN 4400 Financial Problems - Corporate Finance (3)
- MGMT 3010 Organizational Behavior and Management (3)
- MKTG 3010 Marketing Concepts and Practices (3)
- QUAN SI3610 Business Statistics II (3)
6. Natural/Life Sciences Track
Required Upper Division Mathematics Courses (12 credit hours)
- MATH 3410 Probability and Statistics (3)
- MATH 3550 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3)
- MATH 3710 Boundary Value Problems (3)
or MATH 3750 Dynamical Systems (3) - MATH 4610 Numerical Analysis (3)