BS in Applied Mathematics
Students earning a B.S. in Applied Mathematics will acquire foundational knowledge in the field, as well as competency in the critical thinking, technological, and communication skills necessary for its application. The growing and interdisciplinary relevance of applied mathematics is further evidenced by the list of growing fields in which applied mathematicians are needed, as provided by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, SIAM. The list includes Systems Biology, Data Mining and Data Privacy, Materials Science, Computer Animation and Digital Imaging, Finance and Economics, Ecology, Epidemiology, and Climatology. Job prospects for applied mathematicians are good. As noted by the Mathematical Association of America, the top 10 Best Jobs of 2016, as compiled by , include a Data Scientist, Statistician, Information Security Analyst, and Mathematician, and these 4 jobs fit under the broad applied mathematics umbrella. Additionally, the top 10 list includes a Software Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, and Actuary, for each of which a solid applied mathematical background is helpful, and a few medical field jobs.
Curriculum (Effective Fall 2023)
Lower Level Course Requirements
- Calculus I, II, and III: Math 161, Math 162, Math 263
- Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory: Math 201
- Linear Algebra: Math 212
- Object-Oriented Math Programming: Math 215
- Ordinary Differential Equations: Math 264
- Data Structures for Informatics:
- College Physics I Lec/Dis + Lab: Phys 121+111L
- Additional science requirement (3 credits: Choose 1 course):
- BIOL 101 General Biology I (3 cr)
- CHEM 160 Chemical Structure and Properties (3 cr)
- PHYS 122 College Physics II (3 cr)
- ANTH 101 Human Origins (3 cr)
- ENVS 101 The Scientific Basis of Environmental Issues (3 cr)
Probability and Statistics Requirements
- One of the following two sets of courses:
- Statistics: Stat 203 and Applied Regression: Stat 308, OR
- Probability & Statistics I: Math 304 and Probability & Statistics II: Math 305
Upper Level Course Requirements
- Numerical Methods: Math 309
- Mathematical Modeling: Math 356
Electives A (Two electives chosen from the following)
- Combinatorics: Math 318
- Cryptography: Math 331
- Introduction to Financial Math Derivatives: Math 345 / Stat 388
- Introduction to Optimization: Math 358
- Introduction to Game Theory: Math 360
- Introduction to Partial Differential Equations: Math 365
- Applied Dynamical Systems: Math 366
- an approved Special Topics in Mathematics course: Math 388
- Computational Aspects of Modeling & Simulation: Stat 321
Elective B
- One elective chosen from any 300-level Math or an approved 300-level Stat course
Note: 55 total credit hours
Students must also satisfy all requirements of Loyola university and the college of arts and sciences. Students pursuing this major are exempt from the "Quantitative Knowledge and Inquiry" and "Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry" core requirements.
Curriculum (Prior to Fall 2023)
Lower Level Course Requirements
- Calculus I, II, and III: Math 161, Math 162, Math 263
- Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory: Math 201
- Linear Algebra: Math 212
- Object-Oriented Math Programming: Math 215
- Ordinary Differential Equations: Math 264
- Data Structures for Informatics:
- College Physics with Lab: Phys 111K+L (or Phys 121)
Probability and Statistics Requirements
- One of the following two sets of courses:
- Statistics: Stat 203 and Applied Regression: Stat 308, OR
- Probability & Statistics I: Math 304 and Probability & Statistics II: Math 305
Upper Level Course Requirements
- Numerical Methods: Math 309
- Mathematical Modeling: Math 356
Electives A (Two electives chosen from the following)
- Combinatorics: Math 318
- Cryptography: Math 331
- Introduction to Financial Math Derivatives: Math 345 / Stat 388
- Introduction to Optimization: Math 358
- Introduction to Game Theory: Math 360
- Introduction to Partial Differential Equations: Math 365
- Applied Dynamical Systems: Math 366
- an approved Special Topics in Mathematics course: Math 388
- Computational Aspects of Modeling & Simulation: Stat 321
Elective B
- One elective chosen from any 300-level Math or an approved 300-level Stat course
Note: 52 total credit hours
Students earning a B.S. in Applied Mathematics will acquire foundational knowledge in the field, as well as competency in the critical thinking, technological, and communication skills necessary for its application. The growing and interdisciplinary relevance of applied mathematics is further evidenced by the list of growing fields in which applied mathematicians are needed, as provided by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, SIAM. The list includes Systems Biology, Data Mining and Data Privacy, Materials Science, Computer Animation and Digital Imaging, Finance and Economics, Ecology, Epidemiology, and Climatology. Job prospects for applied mathematicians are good. As noted by the Mathematical Association of America, the top 10 Best Jobs of 2016, as compiled by , include a Data Scientist, Statistician, Information Security Analyst, and Mathematician, and these 4 jobs fit under the broad applied mathematics umbrella. Additionally, the top 10 list includes a Software Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, and Actuary, for each of which a solid applied mathematical background is helpful, and a few medical field jobs.
Curriculum (Effective Fall 2023)
Lower Level Course Requirements
- Calculus I, II, and III: Math 161, Math 162, Math 263
- Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory: Math 201
- Linear Algebra: Math 212
- Object-Oriented Math Programming: Math 215
- Ordinary Differential Equations: Math 264
- Data Structures for Informatics:
- College Physics I Lec/Dis + Lab: Phys 121+111L
- Additional science requirement (3 credits: Choose 1 course):
- BIOL 101 General Biology I (3 cr)
- CHEM 160 Chemical Structure and Properties (3 cr)
- PHYS 122 College Physics II (3 cr)
- ANTH 101 Human Origins (3 cr)
- ENVS 101 The Scientific Basis of Environmental Issues (3 cr)
Probability and Statistics Requirements
- One of the following two sets of courses:
- Statistics: Stat 203 and Applied Regression: Stat 308, OR
- Probability & Statistics I: Math 304 and Probability & Statistics II: Math 305
Upper Level Course Requirements
- Numerical Methods: Math 309
- Mathematical Modeling: Math 356
Electives A (Two electives chosen from the following)
- Combinatorics: Math 318
- Cryptography: Math 331
- Introduction to Financial Math Derivatives: Math 345 / Stat 388
- Introduction to Optimization: Math 358
- Introduction to Game Theory: Math 360
- Introduction to Partial Differential Equations: Math 365
- Applied Dynamical Systems: Math 366
- an approved Special Topics in Mathematics course: Math 388
- Computational Aspects of Modeling & Simulation: Stat 321
Elective B
- One elective chosen from any 300-level Math or an approved 300-level Stat course
Note: 55 total credit hours
Students must also satisfy all requirements of Loyola university and the college of arts and sciences. Students pursuing this major are exempt from the "Quantitative Knowledge and Inquiry" and "Scientific Knowledge and Inquiry" core requirements.
Curriculum (Prior to Fall 2023)
Lower Level Course Requirements
- Calculus I, II, and III: Math 161, Math 162, Math 263
- Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Number Theory: Math 201
- Linear Algebra: Math 212
- Object-Oriented Math Programming: Math 215
- Ordinary Differential Equations: Math 264
- Data Structures for Informatics:
- College Physics with Lab: Phys 111K+L (or Phys 121)
Probability and Statistics Requirements
- One of the following two sets of courses:
- Statistics: Stat 203 and Applied Regression: Stat 308, OR
- Probability & Statistics I: Math 304 and Probability & Statistics II: Math 305
Upper Level Course Requirements
- Numerical Methods: Math 309
- Mathematical Modeling: Math 356
Electives A (Two electives chosen from the following)
- Combinatorics: Math 318
- Cryptography: Math 331
- Introduction to Financial Math Derivatives: Math 345 / Stat 388
- Introduction to Optimization: Math 358
- Introduction to Game Theory: Math 360
- Introduction to Partial Differential Equations: Math 365
- Applied Dynamical Systems: Math 366
- an approved Special Topics in Mathematics course: Math 388
- Computational Aspects of Modeling & Simulation: Stat 321
Elective B
- One elective chosen from any 300-level Math or an approved 300-level Stat course
Note: 52 total credit hours