University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

Applied Mathematics, B.S.

The B.S. applied mathematics degree is intended for students who want an in-depth mathematical training in preparation for a professional career in mathematics or a closely related field. In particular, students planning to attend graduate school in applied mathematics or a mathematically intensive scientific field should strongly consider the B.S. applied mathematics degree.

University Requirements - 39 credit hours

See Core Curriculum

The core mathematics requirement is satisfied by the major requirements below.

College Requirements - 6 credit hours

See College Requirements BS

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements — 44 credit hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4
MTH 202Calculus II

4
PHY 204General Physics I

3
with
PHY 274General Physics Lab I

1
PHY 205General Physics II

3
with
PHY 275General Physics Lab II

1
MTH 301Vector Calculus

4
MTH 304Complex Variables

3
MTH 311Discrete Structures

3
MTH 321Ordinary Differential Equations

3
MTH 341Introduction to Linear Algebra

3
MTH 361Applied Statistics I

3
MTH 401Real Analysis I

3
Or
MTH 441Group Theory

3
Or
MTH 442Rings and Fields

3
At least 6 credits of additional upper-division mathematics courses

6

Modeling Requirements — 3 credit hours

MTH 381Math Modeling

3
Or
MTH 497IIndustrial Mathematics Internship

3
Or
Equivalent to fulfill the modeling requirement

Computing Requirements — 3 credit hours

CS 305Data Structures

3
Or
PHY 303/CHM 303/MTH 303Computational Methods in Physical Sciences

3
Or
MTH 451/EGR 551Numerical Methods in Computing I

3
Or
Equivalent to fulfill the computing requirement

Major Electives — 12 credit hours

12 upper division credit hours in MTH or related STEM departments (prefixes among the following: MTH, PHY, CHM, BIO, CE, EE, ME, CS, EGR, ECN, ENV, BUS). Electives from outside MTH should be chosen in consultation with advisor to constitute a coherent and focused program of study.

Any additional credit hours required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 120