It is the study of mathematical tools that are necessary to model and solve practical, real-world problems. Applied Mathematics is used in such diverse fields as engineering, physics, biology, economics, political studies, medicine, environmental studies, chemistry and more. For example, Applied Mathematics is essential to

•    build computer simulations of dynamical systems
•    design computer chips
•    set airfare and insurance rates
•    model electric power grids
•    study genetic engineering
•    create new automobile and airplane designs
•    predict global climate change

In a nutshell, Applied Mathematics helps us to understand the real world and to change parts of it for the benefit of humankind.

Program Mission

The primary goal of the Applied Mathematics Program is to provide a high quality, well-rounded  education in practical mathematics. It will prepare students to be lifelong, self-directed learners, and will help them pursue scholarly activities while exhibiting a high degree of professionalism. They will be prepared to contribute to the development of a better world by focusing on new solutions for intellectual, scientific and technical problems.
Distinguishing Attributes
Instruction will go well beyond the traditional “Instructor at the blackboard, student at the desk” situation.   Computer labs equipped with state-of-the-art computers will enable the students to be creative and to develop modeling and problem solving abilities. Often the mathematics will be motivated by actual real-life problems. Dedicated faculty members constantly work on ways to better educate students. Faculty are active in research and many of them have close relationships with well-known universities and research centers in the US and around the world. A low faculty-to-student ratio allows closer contact between students and instructors, both inside and outside the classroom.

Quality of Graduates

Graduates will be able to generate new knowledge from existing information.  They will develop good critical reasoning to identify, analyze, and apply basic principles in order to find professional solutions to technical problems. Equipped with excellent knowledge of applied mathematics, and with related technological and statistical skills, our students will become confident, successful individuals in their careers. Prospective employers seek graduates with degrees in applied mathematics since they have the potential to study and quickly solve new problems in a variety of situations.

Job Opportunities

The undergraduate program in Applied Mathematics has been designed to meet the specialized personnel requirements of modern industry, commerce, and education. Program graduates will be well qualified for pursuing higher degrees in applied mathematics, operations research, computer science, statistics, bioinformatics, actuarial science, engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, behavioral sciences, economics, business, industrial management, and others. Program graduates will also possess adequate knowledge and various skills that will make them highly competitive on the non-academic job market. The growth in computer technology has made the field of computational mathematics an area of intense activity. At present, there is a serious shortage of adequately trained applied mathematics at all levels. Equipped with modern knowledge, technical skills and the ability to learn, graduates of the Applied Mathematics Program will be well qualified to work in almost all areas in the private and public sectors. Many applied mathematicians work for the Federal or State governments. Applied mathematicians are heavily involved in financial analysis. Other major employers in the private sector include scientific research and development services, scientific and technical consulting services, software publishing, insurance companies, security services, aerospace, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and others.

How is it different for the old program?

Previous 0719

New Applied Program

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (0719) Admission Requirements: High school mathematics through Regents Course III is recommended.   General Education Requirements....42-60 All College Electives..............15-39 Total required credit hours in Mathematics...........................39 A. REQUIRED COURSES (27 cr.)  MAT 161  Calculus I (3 cr.) MAT 162  Calculus II (3 cr.) MAT 163  Using Technology to Explore          Calculus I (1 cr.) MAT 164  Using Technology to Explore          Calculus II (1 cr.) MAT 202  Introduction to Linear          Algebra  (3 cr.) MAT 263  Calculus III (3 cr.)  MAT 264  Using Technology to Explore          Calculus III (1 cr.) MAT 270  Discrete Mathematics  (3 cr.) MAT 301W Fundamentals of Abstract          Algebra (3 cr.) MAT 381  Probability  (3 cr.) MAT 417  Introduction to Real          Analysis I (3 cr.) B. ELECTIVES SELECTED BY ADVISEMENT...........................12   Choose 12 credits from the following list: MAT 302  Algebra II (3 cr.) MAT 309  Discrete Mathematics II (3 cr.) MAT 315  Differential Equations (3 cr.) MAT 316  Intermediate Differential          Equations (3 cr.) MAT 322W Modern Geometry (3 cr.) MAT 351  Elementary Theory of Numbers (3 cr.) MAT 366  Computer Mathematics II (3 cr.) MAT 370  Applied Networks (3 cr.) MAT 382  Topics in Mathematical          Statistics (3 cr.) MAT 401  Introduction to Turing          Machines and Abstract          Computability (3 cr.) MAT 404  Applications of Linear Algebra (3 cr.) MAT 411  Complex Variables (3 cr.) MAT 418  Introduction to Real          Analysis II (3 cr.) MAT 431  Mathematical Logic (3 cr.) MAT 461  Numerical Analysis (3 cr.) MAT 471  Introduction to Topology (3 cr.) MAT 490  Seminar (3 cr.) MAT 495  Project (3 cr.) MAT 499  Independent Study (3 cr.) TOTAL REQUIREMENTS...............120 cr.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics (0719) Admission Requirements: MAT 161, MAT 162 and MAT 241 with a grade of C or higher in each.  General Education Requirements......42-60 All College Electives...............12-30 Total required credit hours in Mathematics.....................48 A. REQUIRED COURSES (36 cr.) MAT 161 Calculus I  (3 cr.) MAT 162 Calculus II (3 cr.) MAT 163 Using Technology to Explore         Calculus I (1 cr.) MAT 164 Using Technology to Explore         Calculus II (1 cr.) MAT 202 Introduction to Linear         Algebra (3 cr.) MAT 263 Calculus III (3 cr.) MAT 264  Using Technology to Explore          Calculus III (1 cr.) MAT 270 Discrete Mathematics (3 cr.) MAT 381  Probability  (3 cr.) MAT 382  Topics in Mathematical Statistics (3 cr.) MAT 241 Computer Mathematics I (3 cr.) MAT 366 Computer Mathematics II (3 cr.) MAT 390 Introductions to Operations Research (3 cr.) MAT 495 Project (3 cr.) Concentration in Numeric Computation B. ELECTIVES SELECTED BY ADVISEMENT...........................12 Choose 12 credits from the following list: MAT 315 Differential Equations (3 cr.) MAT 316 Intermediate Differential Equations (3 cr.) MAT 404 Applications of Linear Algebra  (3 cr.) MAT 411 Complex Variables (3 cr.) MAT 461 Numerical Analysis (3 cr.)               MAT 471 Introduction to Topology   (3 cr.)  MAT 490 Seminar (3 cr.) MAT 499 Independent Study (3 cr.) MAT 417 Introduction to Real Analysis I (3 cr.) Concentration in Computational Discrete Mathematics B. ELECTIVES SELECTED BY ADVISEMENT...........................12   Choose 12 credits from the following list: MAT 301W Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra (3 cr.) MAT 309  Discrete Mathematics II (3 cr.)                      MAT 351  Elementary Theory of Numbers   (3 cr.) MAT 370  Applied Networks (3 cr.) MAT 401  Introduction to Turing Machines and Abstract          Computability (3 cr.) MAT 431  Mathematical Logic (3 cr.) MAT 490  Seminar (3 cr.) MAT 499  Independent Study (3 cr.) TOTAL REQUIREMENTS...........120 cr.