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Applied Mathematics, B.S.

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Requirements for B.S. Degree in Applied Mathematics

The B.S. in Applied Mathematics requires 136 semester hours which includes a minimum of 59 hours of mathematics. The following gives minimum requirements for the degree. Additional courses to complete the requirements must be chosen by the cadet with the approval of his/her departmental adviser.

Mathematics

MA 103 - Matrix Algebra Credit Hours: 2
MA 110 - Mathematical Software Credit Hours: 3
MA 123 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 3
MA 124 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 3
MA 133 - Mathematical Modeling I Credit Hours: 1
MA 134 - Mathematical Modeling II Credit Hours: 1
MA 215 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 4
MA 301 - Higher Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists Credit Hours: 3
MA 305 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MA 310 - Matlab Programming Credit Hours: 3
MA 311 - Elementary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
MA 319 - Mathematical Methods of Operations Research Credit Hours: 3
MA 326 - Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MA 405 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3
MA 432 - Numerical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MA 490W - Research Practicum in Applied Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
and 15 semester hours chosen from mathematics courses numbered 300 or above including ERH 332 (Logic and Critical Thinking)

Science

16 semester hours from two different sciences.
(Must complete a two course sequence in each field.)
All courses must be laboratory courses.

English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies

10 semester hours to include

ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1

Non-Mathematics

12 semester hours to include

HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
PS 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
and 3 additional hours from any discipline other than Mathematics.

Military Science

12 semester hours.

Physical Education

4 semester hours.

Civilization & Cultures

6 semester hours from the VMI list of approved “X” designated courses.

Synopsis of the B.S. Curriculum in Applied Mathematics

Fourth (Freshman) Class

First Semester

MA 103 - Matrix Algebra Credit Hours: 2
MA 123 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 3 *
Science Requirement - (BI, CH, or PY w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3 *
HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16.5

Second Semester

MA 124 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 3
MA 133 - Mathematical Modeling I Credit Hours: 1 and
MA 134 - Mathematical Modeling II Credit Hours: 1 **
Science Requirement - (BI, CH, or PY w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16.5

Third (Sophomore) Class

First Semester

MA 110 - Mathematical Software Credit Hours: 3
MA 215 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 4
MA 311 - Elementary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Science - Elective (Biology, Chemistry or Physics w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
ELEC Humanities - Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 18.5 - 19

Second Semester

MA 301 - Higher Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists Credit Hours: 3
MA 310 - Matlab Programming Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Science - Elective (Biology, Chemistry or Physics w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
PS 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
ELEC Humanities - Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5 - 18

Second (Junior) Class

First Semester

MA 305 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MA 326 - Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Humanities - Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective (2 Credits) Credit Hours: 2
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS,MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 16.5

Second Semester

MA 319 - Mathematical Methods of Operations Research Credit Hours: 3
MA 405 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC ERH - ERH Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS,MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

MA 432 - Numerical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MA 490W - Research Practicum in Applied Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS,MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ROTC Requirement - AS,MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 15

Total Hours: minimum 136

* Minimum Grade of C required
**Taught on a five-week schedule

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