Applied Mathematics Major: Solid Mechanics and Vibrations Option (B.S.)
Beginning in the 2022/23 academic year, the Applied Mathematics Major: Solid Mechanics and Vibrations option will no longer be accepting new students. Current students will continue to have access to the same high-quality education and resources until they graduate.
This degree program prepares students for employment and/or graduate study in a variety of fields and research specializations in which mathematics plays a critical role in the solution of important scientific and technological problems.
Degree Requirements
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
In all courses used to satisfy the requirements for its major programs, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics requires that a student earn a grade of C- or better and have an overall grade-point average of at least 2.00 in these courses.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 445 | Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB | 4 |
or IAM 550 | Introduction to Engineering Computing | |
MATH 527 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 1 | 4 |
MATH 528 | Multidimensional Calculus 1 | 4 |
MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
MATH 644 | Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 2 | 4 |
MATH 645 | Linear Algebra for Applications 1 | 4 |
MATH 753 | Introduction to Numerical Methods I | 4 |
PHYS 407 | General Physics I | 4 |
Capstone: Select one of the following | ||
MATH 797 | Senior Seminar | 4 |
MATH 798 | Senior Project | 4 |
MATH 799 | Senior Thesis | 2 or 4 |
Total Credits | 50-52 |
- 1
The full Linearity sequence, MATH 525 and MATH 526, may be used to replace the MATH 527, MATH 528, and MATH 645 requirements.
- 2
Applied Mathematics: Economics Option students must take MATH 539 Introduction to Statistical Analysis.
Solid Mechanics and Vibrations Option Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PHYS 408 | General Physics II | 4 |
MATH 647 | Complex Analysis for Applications | 4 |
MATH 745 | Foundations of Applied Mathematics I | 4 |
ME 525 | Statics | 3 |
or CEE 500 | Statics for Civil Engineers | |
ME 526 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
or CEE 501 | Strength of Materials | |
ME 561 | Introduction to Materials Science | 4 |
ME 627 | Dynamics | 3 |
Select TWO from the following: | 8 | |
Advanced Mechanics of Solids | ||
Mechanical Behavior of Materials | ||
700-level elective, selected in consultation with the academic advisor | ||
Total Credits | 33 |
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
PHYS 407 | General Physics I | 4 |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Inquiry Course | 4 | |
MATH 400 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 445 or IAM 550 | Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB or Introduction to Engineering Computing | 4 |
PHYS 408 | General Physics II | 4 |
ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
MATH 528 | Multidimensional Calculus | 4 |
MATH 644 | Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 4 |
ME 525 | Statics | 4 |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
MATH 527 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
MATH 531 | Mathematical Proof | 4 |
MATH 645 | Linear Algebra for Applications | 4 |
ME 526 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
MATH 647 | Complex Analysis for Applications | 4 |
MATH 745 | Foundations of Applied Mathematics I | 4 |
ME 627 | Dynamics | 3 |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Credits | 19 | |
Spring | ||
ME 561 | Introduction to Materials Science | 4 |
Elective Course | 4 | |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Writing Intensive Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
MATH 753 | Introduction to Numerical Methods I | 4 |
Elective Course | 4 | |
Discovery Course | 4 | |
Writing Intensive Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
MATH 797 | Senior Seminar or Senior Project or Senior Thesis | 4 |
Elective Course | 4 | |
Elective Course | 4 | |
Elective Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 131 |
- Students recognize common mathematical notations and operations used in mathematics, science and engineering.
- Students can recognize and classify a variety of mathematical models including differential equations, linear and nonlinear systems of algebraic equations, and common probability distributions.
- Students have developed a working knowledge (including notation, terminology, foundational principles of the discipline, and standard mathematical models within the discipline) in at least one discipline outside of mathematics.
- Students are able to extract useful knowledge, both quantitative and qualitative, from mathematical models and can apply that knowledge to the relevant discipline.