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2025-2026 Academic Catalog (IN PROGRESS)

Applied Mathematics, B.S.

Requirements for B.S. Degree in Applied Mathematics

The B.S. in Applied Mathematics requires 136 semester hours which includes a minimum of 58 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 215 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 4
MA 220 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers & 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 320 - Mathematical Modeling 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
MA 495 - Advanced Research Projects in Applied Mathematics Credit Hours: 1-3
and 15 semester hours chosen from 300 or 400 level mathematics courses

Science

16 semester hours from two different sciences.
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
and a 200, 300 or 400 level ERH elective

History & Leadership

9 semester hours of

HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
LEAD 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3

Military Science

12 semester hours.

Human Performance and Wellness

4 semester hours.

Free Electives

27 credits of free electives with the restriction of no 100 or 200 level MA courses.

Civilization & Cultures

Two X courses, one of which may be replaced by a credit-bearing, Institute-approved study abroad experience.

Writing Intensive

Two W courses, one of which must be taken in in the major

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 I - (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
HPW 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 16.5

Second Semester

MA 110 - Mathematical Software Credit Hours: 3
MA 124 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 3 *
Science Requirement II - (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
HPW 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Third (Sophomore) Class

First Semester

MA 215 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 4
MA 310 - Matlab Programming Credit Hours: 3
MA 311 - Elementary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Science - Elective (Biology, Chemistry or Physics w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
HPW 201 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 205 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 15.5 - 16

Second Semester

MA 320 - Mathematical Modeling Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Science - Elective (Biology, Chemistry or Physics w/ lab) Credit Hours: 4
LEAD 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
HPW 201 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 205 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
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 220 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers & Scientists Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
HPW Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

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
HPW 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 Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
HPW Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

MA 495 - Advanced Research Projects in Applied Mathematics Credit Hours: 1-3
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Mathematics - Mathematics Elective Credit Hours: 3
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: 16

Total Hours: minimum 136

* Minimum Grade of C required