Applied Mathematics & Statistics
The Applied Mathematics and Statistics curriculum is designed to prepare students to be practitioners of applied mathematics and statistics by giving them a sound background in mathematics and statistics and an exposure to areas of engineering, natural science, social science or business that give rise to significant applications of mathematics.
The Department also offers a separate program in Mathematics.
| Sample Program - Class of 2012 | |
| Freshman Fall MA131 Calculus I CS141 Computer Science I UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar PH131 Physics I FY100 First Year Seminar |
Freshman Spring |
| Sophomore Fall MA211 Foundations MA232 Differential Equations Application Course Science Elective KA Course |
Sophomore Spring MA231 Calculus III MA339 Applied Linear Algebra STAT383Applied Statistics I Application Elective KA Course |
| Junior Fall MA377 Numerical Methods MA3xx Math/Statistics Elective KA/University Course Application Elective Free Elective |
Junior Spring MA363 Mathematical Modeling MA/STAT Elective MA3xx Math/Statistics Elective KA/University Course Application Elective |
| Senior Fall MA 451/453 Intro Math Research/Math Instruction MA/STAT Elective Application Elective Communications Elective Free Elective |
Senior Spring MA/STAT Elective MA/CS Elective Application Elective Communications Elective Free Elective MA499 Professional Requirement |
Math & Computer Science Requirements
(Course Descriptions)
- MA131 Calculus I
- MA132 Calculus II
- CS141 Introduction to Computer Science I
- MA200 Math Modeling and Software
- MA211 Foundations
- MA231 Calculus III
- MA232 Differential Equations
- MA339 Applied Linear Algebra
- MA363 Mathematical Modeling
- STAT383 Applied Statistics I
- MA451 or MA453 Introduction to Mathematical Research or Mathematical Teaching
- MA499 Professional Requirements
- Math & Statistics Electives (Four courses from:)
- MA331 Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems
- MA332 Intermediate Differential Equations
- MA377 Numerical Methods
- MA381 Probability
- STAT382 Mathematical Statistics I
- STAT384 Applied Statistics II
- At least two more three-credit MA/STAT courses at 300 level or above (other than undergraduate research, MA497, and statistics project, STAT488).
- Communication Electives (At least two three-credit COMM courses)
- Application Electives (At least five three-credit courses from one or more fields of applications chosen from the list):
- BY314 Bioinformatics
- CE420 Computational Methods of Structural Analysis
- CE438 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
- CH301 Fluid Mechanics
- CH302 Heat Transfer
- CH351 Mass Transfer and Stage-Wise Operations
- CH490 Transport Phenomena
- CM314 Bioinformatics
- CM371 Physical Chemistry I
- CM372 Physical Chemistry II
- CM440 Computational Chemistry
- EC311 Introduction to Econometrics
- EC350 Principles of Micro and Engineering Economics
- EC369 Advanced Topics in Econometrics
- EC384 Game Theory
- EE264 Introduction to Digital Design
- ES220 Statics
- ES222 Strength of Materials
- ES223 Rigid Body Dynamics
- ES250 Electrical Science
- ES260 Materials Science and Engineering I
- ES330 Fluid Mechanics
- ES340 Thermodynamics
- ES400 Numerical and Engineering Computing
- ES405 Design of Experiments and Analysis of Data
- ME442 Engineering Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
- ME443 Optimal Engineering
- OM331 Operations/Production Management
- PH221 Theoretical Mechanics I
- PH231 Fundamentals of Modern Physics
- PH322 Theoretical Mechanics II
- PH325 Thermal Physics
- PH331 Quantum Physics I
- PH380 Electromagnetic Theory I
- PH381 Electromagnetic Theory II
- PH432 Quantum Physics II
- PH451 Statistical Mechanics I
- and other courses as may be specified from time to time.
Science Requirements
- PH131 Physics I
- PH132 Physics II
- Three credits from physics, chemistry, biology, or Science Foundation courses
Clarkson Common Experience Requirements
- UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar
- University Course (covers two knowledge areas) and Four Knowledge Area (KA) courses must cover all six areas:
- Contemporary & Global Issues (CGI)
- Cultures & Society (CSO)
- Economics & Organizations (EC)
- Imaginative Arts (IA)
- Individual & Group Behavior (IG)
- Science, Technology & Society (STS)
- Communications Points: Total of 6 points, at least 2 points must be in Major courses at 300+ level.
Further Requirements
- Additional credits in electives to bring your total credits to 120.
- FY100, First Year Seminar
- Any student who, upon matriculation at Clarkson, was assigned to the Class of 2004 or later, must achieve a cumulative QPA of at least 2.0 in the major field of study, and if completing one or more minors, must have achieved a QPA of at least 2.0 in each minor. The list of courses that constitute the major and minor field are determined by the department or academic unit that offers the degree program or minor and are maintained by Student Administrative Services.
- See Academic Regulations for a complete listing of University Regulations.
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Note: Requirements may differ from year to year. See your adviser for specific requirements regarding your graduation year.
