What will you study? Applied Mathematics Degree Curriculum Overview
B.S. in Applied Mathematics Courses
There are many ways you can navigate this major. In addition to foundational mathematics, such as calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations, coursework includes:
- Network Theory and Modeling
- Statistical Modeling
- Programming
- Applied Mathematics Research
We also offer a minor in Applied Mathematics.
Secondary Education with Mathematics Certification
If you are interested in teaching high school mathematics, you can complete a double major in Applied Mathematics and Secondary Education or a major in Secondary Education and a concentration in Mathematics. For more information, see our Education programs.
Double Majors
If you want to double major, you will find that an Applied Mathematics major complements many science, health sciences, and business majors, as mathematics is increasingly used in these areas of study.
Career Paths for Applied Mathematics Majors
Your knowledge of mathematical theory, your skills in analysis and technology, and your on-the-job experience acquired through internships will all add up a rewarding career that will put your passion for mathematics to work for you.
Our graduates have pursued many fascinating careers, including:
- Business analyst
- Healthcare analytics specialist
- Actuary
- Bioinformatics specialist
- Computer Programmer
- Statistical consultant
- Secondary Math Instructor
Career Advising for B.S. in Applied Mathematics Students
Whether you have a specific career goal in mind or a vague idea of the field that interests you, Career Advising is here to help you plan your next step.
Beyond the Classroom
Math Club
The Math Club provides activities and events for those interested in solving problems and learning about how math is used in other disciplines. You are welcome to join or visit one of our meetings no matter what your major is. In addition to bi-weekly meetings, the Math Club provides activities and events for those interested in solving problems and learning about how math is used in other disciplines.
Experiential Learning in the Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics Program
At UNE, we know that mathematics isn’t just about knowing — it’s about doing. Whether you’re in class working on a project for a local business, conducting your own original research, or getting on-the-job experience at an internship, hands-on learning always factors into the equation.
Research
Our students have explored a wide variety of research subjects, often combing their interests in mathematics with other passions. Past projects include combinatorial games, data analysis in political science, gender differences in mathematical learning, analysis of DNA sequences with a signal processing approach, and many others.
Potential collaborative research projects
- Tree-like Polyphenyl Systems
- Gene network identification using Max Flow/Min Cut
- Applications of Google’s PageRank algorithm to infectious disease transmission networks
- Vibrational spectra of highly symmetric graphs
- Games on graphs
- Food webs and competition graphs
- Attack and defense in graphs modeling international relations/Roman Defenses
- Conway’s Game of Life on alternate graphs
- Minimizing luck in games of low chance
- Modeling and optimizing organ exchange and donor systems
- Max/Min determinants of certain (0,1) matrices with fixed row sums
- Max/Min norms and condition numbers for matrices with prescribed determinant and Frobenius norm
- Rank invariant, the eigen-invariant, or the row (column) spaces invariant linear maps
- Effectiveness of technology in the classroom
- Inquiry-based learning in Pre-Calculus and Calculus courses
- Formative assessment for understanding concepts in secondary mathematics
Internships for Applied Mathematics Majors
A wide array of exceptional internship opportunities exist at institutions including:
- NASA
- The National Security Agency
- Unum
- Local technology employers
For more information visit the Academic and Career Advising Center.
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