Applied Mathematics Minor
The applied mathematics minor is available for students who wish to develop (1) proficiency in modeling real-life problems using mathematics; and (2) knowledge of standard, practical analytical and numerical methods for the solution of these models. This minor could be combined with a major in any of the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences as preparation for a graduate degree in that field or in applied mathematics.
Course Requirements
Lower-Division Courses
Basic calculus sequence:
| | Either these courses | |
| MATH 19A | Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics | 5 |
| MATH 19B | Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics | 5 |
| | or these courses | |
| MATH 20A | Honors Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 20B | Honors Calculus | 5 |
| | AND | |
| | Either these courses | |
| MATH 23A | Vector Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 23B | Vector Calculus | 5 |
| | or this course | |
| AM 30 | Multivariate Calculus for Engineers | 5 |
Plus one of the following sequences
| | Either these courses | |
| AM 10 | Mathematical Methods for Engineers I | 5 |
| AM 20 | Mathematical Methods for Engineers II | 5 |
| | or these courses | |
| MATH 21 | Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 24 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 5 |
| | or this course | |
| PHYS 116A | Mathematical Methods in Physics | 5 |
Upper Division Courses
Complete one course from each of the following categories
Mathematical Methods
| AM 100 | Mathematical Methods for Engineers | 5 |
Dynamical Systems
| AM 114 | Introduction to Dynamical Systems | 5 |
Introduction to Numerical Methods
Partial Differential Equations
| AM 112 | Introduction to Partial Differential Equations | 5 |
| PHYS 116C | Mathematical Methods in Physics | 5 |
| MATH 107 | Partial Differential Equations | 5 |
Plus one applied-mathematics elective from the following list:
Any 5-credit upper-division (100-199) or graduate (200-299) AM course that is not already listed in the categories above. Independent studies (AM 198), and AM 200, 211, 296, 297, and 299 may not be used.
Students may also propose other electives which use applied mathematical methods, subject to approval by the department.