Applied and Computational Mathematics Option
This option is available within the Mathematics major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Applied and Computational option offers Mathematics majors an opportunity to concentrate much of their upper-division course work in the area of applied and computational mathematics. This degree option is designed to allow students to focus on applied mathematics, modeling, and computation after completing core junior and lower-division mathematics requirements.
Option Code: 692
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate mathematical reasoning skills by reading, writing, and explaining formal definitions, theorems, and proofs.
- Analyze mathematical problems by applying the theory and techniques from a variety of mathematical perspectives.
- Use computational technology to support problem solving and mathematical understanding.
- Use mathematical concepts and techniques to recognize, formulate and analyze questions from another discipline.
- Communicate mathematics effectively.
A grade of at least C– and a GPA of 2.25 are required in all mathematics courses used to fulfill degree requirements. No course used to fulfill requirements for the mathematics major or any of its options may be taken S/U.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| MTH 323 | ^MATHEMATICAL MODELING 1 | 3 |
| MTH 483 | COMPLEX VARIABLES | 3 |
| Area Coursework | ||
| MTH 453 | NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| or MTH 482 | APPLIED PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | |
| Select four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| MODELS AND METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS | ||
| COMPUTATIONAL NUMBER THEORY | ||
| APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL ALGEBRA | ||
| NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA | ||
| NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | ||
| NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (if not used above) | ||
| SYSTEMS OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 2 | ||
or MTH 481 | APPLIED ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | |
| APPLIED PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (if not used above) | ||
| Probability or Statistics | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY | ||
| PROBABILITY I | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select two additional upper-division electives of a mathematical nature 3 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course
- 1
Students in this option should select MTH 323 as the WIC course in the major core
- 2
Only one of MTH 480 and MTH 481 can be used to satisfy requirements for a degree in Mathematics
- 3
This includes non-blanket numbered (not X99- or X0X-numbered) upper-division MTH courses, upper-division ST courses, or other courses of a mathematical nature approved by the departmental head advisor. MTH 390 is not allowed.
Option Code: 692