Undergraduate Programs
Minor in Applied Mathematics
The applied mathematics minor is available for students who wish to develop (1) proficiency in modeling real-life problems using mathematics and (2) knowledge of standard, practical analytical and numerical methods for the solution of these models. This minor could be combined with a major in any of the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences as preparation for a graduate degree in that field or in applied mathematics.
Students are required to take the four-quarter calculus sequence, Math 19A-B and Math 23A-B. Plus one of the following sequences:
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics 10 and 20
- Mathematics 21, Mathematics 24, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 27L
- Physics 116A, Physics 116C, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 27L
Plus one course from each of the following categories:
- Probability Theory: Applied Mathematics and Statistics 131 or Computer Engineering 107
- Dynamical Systems: Applied Mathematics and Statistics 114 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 214
- Introduction to Numerical methods: Applied Mathematics and Statistics 147, Physics 115, or Earth Sciences 119
- Partial Differential Equations: Applied Mathematics and Statistics 212A, Physics 116C, or Mathematics 106B
Plus one applied-mathematics elective from the following list:
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics 107/217, 115/215, 132, 198, 212B, 213, 216, 231, 290B
Students may also propose other electives which use applied mathematical methods, subject to approval by the department.
Minor in Statistics
The statistics minor is available for students who wish to gain a quantitative understanding of how to (a) measure uncertainty, and (b) make good decisions on the basisof incomplete or imperfect information, and to apply these skills to their interests in another field. This minor could also be combined with a major in mathematics as a preparation for a graduate degree in statistics or biostatistics.
Students are required to take a two-quarter basic calculus sequence, consisting of AMS 11A-B or AMS 15 and 16 or Economics 11A-B or Math 11A-B or Math 19A-B or Math 20A-B. In addition, students need to take one course from each of the following nine categories:
- Statistical Concepts: AMS 5 or 7
- Computer Programming: Bioinformatics 60 or Computer Science 12A or 60G or 60N
- Linear Algebra: AMS 27 or Math 21
- Multivariate Calculus: Math 22 or 23A
- Probability: AMS 131 or Computer Engineering 107
- Statistical Inference: AMS 162
- Computational Methods: AMS 147
- Bayesian Statistics: AMS 206
- Statistical Elective: AMS 198, or AMS 205, or Bioinformatics 100, or Computer Engineering 108, or Economics 114, or Electrical Engineering 151, or Psychology 181, or Sociology 103A
At most two upper-level courses may be used to satisfy the requirements of another major or minor degree. With the permission of the AMS department, students may substitute any graduate-level AMS course for an upper-level requirement. Students planning graduate work in statistics are recommended to choose Math 21, Math 23A, and AMS 205, and also to take Math 23B and Math 105A-B.
Questions about the minor can be directed to Herbie Lee by e-mail to .