Mathematics Major: Applied & Computational Mathematics - BS

In order to meet the needs of our present-day computer-oriented society, the Mathematics Department offers an alternative to the mathematics major: an applied and computational mathematics program leading to the BS degree. This program requires a core of math computing courses and emphasizes the applied mathematics areas. This program allows the student a large choice of electives within the context of applied and computational mathematics. The student can thus pursue his or her special interests in any particular phase of applied and computational mathematics.

The program has exactly the same freshman and sophomore requirements as the other degree options in mathematics.

A BS degree in Applied & Computational Mathematics (MTHC) allows the student to enter graduate programs that specialize in computing-oriented mathematics or enter industrial employment where physical and industrial problems are analyzed mathematically.

The program offers a large choice of electives within the context of computing-oriented mathematics. The student can thus pursue his or her special interests in any particular phase of computing-oriented mathematics.

Students must complete the required Applied & Computational Mathematics core courses including Math US-5A and 5B.

Also, students must take 9 credits of recommended Mathematics electives at the 300 level or higher and 3 credits of Technical electives.

All math courses counting for the major must be completed with a C- or  higher.

You can find detailed info regarding the mathematics program at the site http://www.umassd.edu/cas/math/undergraduateprograms/

Student Learning Outcomes

• Content knowledge and skills: Students possess specific technical/analytical skills and conceptual understanding in core areas of mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, combinatorics, differential equations, advanced calculus (analysis), probability, mathematical statistics, complex analysis & modern algebra.
• Context and modeling: Students connect different areas of mathematics with other disciplines; they effectively use the interplay between applications and problem-solving, applying what they know from one realm to answer questions from another. Students use concepts and skills from the core areas to formulate mathematical models and solve multi-step problems. Students demonstrate knowledge of a discipline by making effective use of mathematics.
• Mathematical rigor: Students can reason rigorously in mathematical arguments. They can follow abstract mathematical arguments and write their proofs.
• Communication: Students can communicate mathematics: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students effectively use the library, conduct research, and make oral and written presentations of their findings.
• Computers: Students can write programs or use mathematical software to explore, visualize, solve mathematical problems and verify analytical calculations.
• Flexible problem solving: Students can transfer facts, concepts, and skills learned in a given context to solve problems in novel settings.