Mathematics B.S. – Applied Mathematical Sciences Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Contact: Virgil U. Pierce, Ph.D., School Director
Location: Ross Hall 2239
Telephone: 970.351.2820
Website: www.unco.edu/NHS/mathsci
Advising Information
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.
The program consists of three parts:
- Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- University-Wide Credits
Program Description:
All undergraduate programs require a core of common courses to provide students with a solid foundation in the mathematical sciences. Thereafter, students can choose from three different emphasis areas depending on their educational interests and goals.
Applied Mathematical Sciences Emphasis
Expanded scientific, statistical and mathematical knowledge, combined with growing needs in technological as well as social areas, have created increased demands for individuals trained in applied mathematics. Within this emphasis area, students can choose one of three concentrations.
Applied Computer Science Concentration
One significant application of applied mathematics is in the area of software development. This concentration will allow the student to be better prepared to take a job with a computer software company or jobs involving a significant use of computer technology.
Applied Mathematics Concentration
This concentration focuses on applications of mathematics to real-life problems and includes some supporting computer science and statistics. Graduates are prepared for technical positions in such areas as environmental, governmental, industrial, military, and social settings and for additional graduate study in mathematics and other related disciplines.
Applied Statistics Concentration
This concentration focuses on statistical foundations and their applications to problems in varied disciplines, e.g. business, agriculture, medicine, law, literature, psychology and other social sciences, and on the design and analysis of statistical models in a wide variety of settings. Graduates are prepared for positions involving the design and analysis of statistical models in such areas as environmental, governmental, industrial, military, and social settings and for additional graduate study in the areas of applied statistics and operations research.
Program Admission Requirements:
Academic Good Standing
Degree Requirements — 120 Credits
1. Liberal Arts Curriculum — 31 credits
To complete the degree in 120 credits as outlined, the program recommends the below LAC courses that also count toward the required major credits.
Any additional LAC coursework completed outside of the recommended list below may extend the length of the program of study.
Written Communication — 6 credits
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Written Communication courses
Mathematics — 3 credits
MATH 131 (4) or MATH 132 (4) is recommended to fulfill Mathematics requirement and will fulfill both LAC and major requirements.
See Mathematics courses
Arts & Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, U.S. Multicultural Studies, and International Studies — 15 Credits
To complete the LAC in the minimum number of credits, be sure to choose at least one course with an IS designation and one course with an MS designation.
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Arts & Humanities, History, and Social & Behavioral Sciences courses
Natural & Physical Sciences — 7 credits
Select any courses to fulfill this requirement from the currently approved LAC course list.
See Natural & Physical Sciences courses
See Liberal Arts Curriculum
2. Required Major — 49 credits
Take all of the following courses:
Choose one of the following concentrations:
Applied Computer Science Concentration
Take 9 credits (and 6 additional elective credits)
| CS 200 | Object-Oriented Analysis, Design, and Programming | 3 |
| CS 301 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
Choose one of the following courses:
| MATH 375 | Elementary Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| | Any CS course at the 300-level or higher | 3 |
Applied Mathematics Concentration
Take 12 credits (and 3 additional elective credits)
| CS 200 | Object-Oriented Analysis, Design, and Programming | 3 |
| MATH 437 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
Choose one of the following courses:
Choose one of the following courses:
Applied Statistics Concentration
Take nine credits (and 6 additional elective credits)
Choose two of the following courses:
Remaining Concentration
Take 3-6 credits (to total 15 in the Concentration)
Choose from the following courses:
| MATH 321 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra I | 3 |
| MATH 322 | Introduction to Abstract Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH 336 | Differential Equations II | 3 |
| MATH 341 | Introduction to Modern Geometry I | 3 |
| MATH 342 | Introduction to Modern Geometry II | 3 |
| MATH 375 | Elementary Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 391 | Introduction to Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 431 | Basic Analysis I | 4 |
| MATH 432 | Basic Analysis II | 4 |
| MATH 460 | Introduction to Complex Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 406 | Multiple Linear Regression | 3 |
| STAT 409 | Sampling Techniques | 3 |
| STAT 411 | Fundamentals of Data Science | 3 |
| | Any CS course at the 300-level or higher | 3 |
| | Any course listed in the required concentration courses | |
3. University-Wide Credits — 40 credits*
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for any degree at UNC; for this program, that will typically be 40 credits.
*Note: Students who apply the recommended courses to both the liberal arts curriculum and the major requirements will have an increased number of university wide electives to apply to this degree. See your advisor for details.