Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics drives developments in telecommunications, medicine, computers, finance, insurance, car and airplane design, and weather forecasting. Students in the mathematics major learn a wide range of abstract mathematical concepts and their many applications. The Bachelor of Science in mathematics with the applied mathematics specialization emphasizes scientific computing and modeling.
Quality classroom experiences
All mathematics courses introduce new ways of thinking and develop discipline in carefully expressing these thoughts through problem solutions or carefully written arguments. Beginning with calculus, all mathematics courses are taught in small sections to ensure an appropriate level of personal attention. Applied mathematics courses use numerical calculations for mathematical modeling.
Mathematics is one of today’s most dynamic and influential fields with remarkable impact on a wide breadth of industries.
Internships and Careers
Part-time employment is available for undergraduates as tutors in the Learning Commons and the Math Emporium, a computer learning center within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers undergraduate research opportunities through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. The BGSU Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship offers the possibility of summer research funding. There are also a number of scholarships available specifically for students who declare a mathematics major.
Mathematician is often one of the top rated jobs. Applied mathematics majors are hired by engineering and manufacturing companies to work in groups with engineers and programmers to model new products and production processes. Applied mathematics majors can go on to graduate school in diverse fields such as computer science, statistics, engineering, operations research, and economics, in addition to mathematics and applied mathematics.
Career paths
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Government
- Market Research
- Physics
- Sociology
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Curriculum
Courses in the applied mathematics specialization introduce mathematical models for a wide variety of real-world problems. In addition to mathematics courses, the applied mathematics specialization requires two semesters of physics. A variety of honors courses and seminars are offered with the possibility of writing an honors research thesis in order to graduate with departmental or university honors. It is possible for advanced students to earn a limited number of graduate credits during their senior year and complete a master’s degree in mathematics in one year beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Sample courses
- Calculus & Analytic Geometry
- Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Probability & Statistics
- Physics
Admissions Information
Students interested in a mathematics major should have four years of college preparatory mathematics in high school. While it is not necessary to take calculus in high school, the department offers an advanced placement program to receive credit for one or two calculus courses by taking the Advanced Placement Exam while in high school.
The Applied Mathematics program is part of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the BGSU College of Arts and Sciences.
Accreditation
Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2022-2023, with our next reaffirmation of accreditation scheduled for 2032-2033. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
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