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Applied Mathematics, Minor

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Applied Mathematics, Minor

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Applied Math, Calculus, Equations, Mathematical modeling, Modeling, industry, statistics

Learn to bring valuable mathematical skills, process-oriented thinking and quantitative problem-solving to any field that leverages conceptual understanding into quantitative predictions. In-depth training in mathematical techniques and computational methods complements the foundational concepts of most science majors.
Description ▲

Mathematical modeling is a fundamental tool of modern science and engineering through which a firm grasp of the underlying processes in a system is synthesized into quantitative predictions. A minor program in applied mathematics provides students with the mathematical language required to analyze existing models and produce new models for new questions.

The foundational tools used in this minor program are calculus, differential equations and linear algebra. When combined, these concepts provide a powerful new lexicon that unlocks the majority of models throughout science and engineering.

Upper-level electives grant students in the applied mathematics minor program the opportunity to focus on specialty areas such as the study of chaos, mathematical biology, partial differential equations or optimization. Expertise in these areas is becoming increasingly important for students who expect to enter careers that require analysis or modeling of applicable situations.

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Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor in applied mathematics consists of 20 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of nine hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MATH)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
MAT 272 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MATH)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
MAT 275 Modern Differential Equations (MATH)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MAT 343 Applied Linear Algebra
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BS in applied mathematics; BA or BS in mathematics; BS in applied mathematics for the life and social sciences

Other Enrollment Requirements: MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I may be needed to meet minor requirements.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career opportunities▲

Career opportunities for a student with a minor in applied mathematics include:

  • bioinformatics scientist
  • business intelligence analyst
  • clinical data manager
  • mathematician, statistician or biostatistician
  • molecular and cellular biologist
  • natural science manager
  • secondary school teacher
  • water resource specialist

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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