Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics is devoted to the study and development of mathematical disciplines especially oriented to the complex problems of modern society. A broad undergraduate curriculum emphasizes six branches of modern applied mathematics. Probability: the science of mathematical representation and modeling of uncertainty, Statistics: the science of extracting information from data, Discrete Mathematics: the science of finite structures, arrangements, and relations, Scientific Computation: the science of using computers to model complex systems, Operations Research/Optimization: the science of design, analysis, and improvement of actual operations and processes as well as determining best or optimal decisions, Financial Mathematics: the science of modeling and analysis of financial markets.The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics offers either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. An undergraduate student must meet the general requirements of the School of Engineering, as well as departmental requirements. The department also offers a minor in Applied Mathematics and Statistics for any students majoring in any department of the School of Engineering or the School of Arts and Sciences. In addition, the department offers a combined Bachelor’s-Master’s program under which undergraduates may be admitted early to concurrent graduate work.