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2017-2018 Catalog 
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Mathematics Minor

Mathematics has been a central feature of humanity’s intellectual achievements over the past several centuries. It is well established that mathematics provides the underlying framework to develop theory in the physical sciences and engineering. Moreover, mathematics is becoming increasingly important in the development of new knowledge in the social sciences and life sciences. These new application areas for applied mathematical sciences are undergoing remarkable growth. The Applied Mathematics minor gives students an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of modeling, analysis and scientific computing that make up the foundation of applied mathematics. The Applied Mathematics minor may be useful to students seeking to strengthen their educational experience in their major through building additional skills in quantitative reasoning and problem solving.

Minimum Requirements

To receive a minor in Applied Mathematics, a student must complete the following requirements (20 units total), and follow the Natural Sciences guidelines on minors.

Applied Mathematics Minor Core Courses [16 Units]

Lower Division Core Course [4 units]

Complete one of the following courses:

Upper Division Core Course [8 units]

Complete the following two courses:

Numerical Analysis Requirement [4 units]

Complete one of the following courses:

Applied Mathematics Minor Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduating, we expect students completing the Applied Mathematics minor to able to:

  1. Solve mathematical problems using analytical and/or computational methods.
  2. Identify the usefulness of applying mathematics to solve real-world problems.
  3. Give clear and organized written and verbal explanations of mathematical ideas to a variety of audiences.
  4. Recognize the relationships between different areas of mathematics and the connections between mathematics and other disciplines.

Guidelines Applying to all Natural Sciences Minors


  • The minor will appear on the student’s transcript.