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 math courses numbered 300 or above and PH 301 .

Science

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

English

10 semester hours to include

WR 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
WR 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
SE 300 - 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

#Science Credit Hours: 4
WR 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3 *
MA 103 - Matrix Algebra Credit Hours: 2
MA 123 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry 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
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16 1/2

Second Semester

#Science Credit Hours: 4
WR 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
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 **
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5 or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16 1/2

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
Science Credit Hours: 4
SS Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5 or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 18 1/2 - 19

Second Semester

MA 301 - Higher Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists Credit Hours: 3
MA 310 - Matlab Programming Credit Hours: 3
Science 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
C&C/SS Elective Science Credit Hours: 3
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2 - 18

Second (Junior) Class

First Semester

MA 305 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MA 326 - Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3
C&C/SS Elective Credit Hours: 3
Free Electives Credit Hours: 5
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 16 1/2

Second Semester

MA 319 - Mathematical Methods of Operations Research Credit Hours: 3
MA 405 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3
Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
English (EN) OR Writing (WR) Elective Credit Hours: 3
Free Electives Credit Hours: 3
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

MA 432 - Numerical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MA 490W - Research Practicum in Applied Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
Mathematics Electives Credit Hours: 6
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2

Second Semester

Mathematics Electives Credit Hours: 6
SE 300 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
Free Elective Credit Hours: 6
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 15

Total Hours: 136 (includes 55 hours of mathematics)

# Cadet must choose a science sequence with Lab in biology, chemistry, or physics.
* Minimum Grade of C required
**Taught on a five-week schedule