What can I do with this degree? (Our Graduates):
The leading role of the United States in technology and innovation is jeopardized due to a projected shortage of workers with sufficient math skills to meet future demands. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, the petroleum and energy industries, healthcare industries, land management and the insurance and banking industries. Graduates of the applied mathematics emphasis will also be well poised to continue graduate studies in mathematics or enter into an engineering program.
Unique Features - What makes this major different?:
The student receives a thorough background in the basic applied mathematics courses, including linear algebra, differential equations, probability and statistics, and numerical methods. Students will be involved in using these mathematical tools to solve complex problems which arise in the energy and manufacturing industries. In addition, each student will participate in an independent research project. The "Mathematica" software program is used extensively in all applied math courses. Course requirements for the B.S. in applied mathematics will meet or exceed the math requirements for an undergraduate engineering degree.
