Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: Applied Emphasis

University of Arizona

A focus on applied mathematics prepares you to enter the job market with an undergraduate degree or to attend graduate school for science or engineering. Applied mathematicians use mathematical models to solve complex problems. Students earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with an Applied Mathematics emphasis engage in interdisciplinary study with core mathematics courses and a minor that is independent of the Department of Mathematics. They master a variety of mathematical problem-solving methods. Upon graduation, students are primed to apply their quantitative and computational knowledge and logical thinking skills across industries like engineering, technology, natural science, manufacturing, business and government. Others choose to further their education in science or engineering graduate studies, taking on challenging research projects.LEARNING OUTCOMESApply computational methods Math majors should be able to apply computational methods and mathematical concepts to analyze scientific problemsApply mathematical models to current problems Math majors should be able to critically evaluate and extend selected mathematical models in the current scientific literature.Create valid proofs Students should be able to identify an appropriate proof strategy and almost always able to create a correct proof using multiple strategies as appropriate.Define Terms Precisely Precision is essential in mathematics, and a crucial skill for math majors is to learn to define mathematical terms precisely.Effective communication of results Math majors should be able to effectively communicate results to non-specialized audiences in written and verbal form.Recognize valid arguments Logical rigor is a critical component of mathematical argumentation. We expect math majors to develop the ability to recognize when arguments are valid, and identify logical gaps and flaws.

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