Bachelors in Applied Mathematics Requirements

The B.S. degree in Applied Mathematics requires the completion of a minimum of 128 credit hours of acceptable coursework with cumulative and major grade point averages of C (2.25) or better.  Students must complete the following minimum requirements:

1. Three semesters of calculus (APPM 1350, APPM 1360 and APPM 2350) with a minimum grade of C- in each course.

2. Computing Experience: Select one of CHEN 1310, CSCI 1300, CSCI 1310, or ECEN 1310.

3. Science requirement: Completion of PHYS 1110, 1120, and 1140.  Completion of at least 4 additional credits of chemistry, biology, or physics (including 1 credit of laboratory science) chosen from one of the following:

a) CHEN 1211 and CHEM 1221
b) CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1114
c) EBIO 1210, 1220, 1230, and 1240
d) MCDB 1150, 1151, 2150, and 2151
e) PHYS 2130 or PHYS 2170, and PHYS 2150

Note to IUT students: Students choosing options 3c or 3d must be enrolled in (or have completed) PHYS 1120 at the time of their IUT application.
Note to MCEN double majors: MCEN double majors may choose MCEN 1024 in place of options a-e
Note to ASEN students: ASEN double majors with AMEN may choose ASEN 1022 in place of options a-e
*These options are only available to MCEN or ASEN students who complete the double major.
Note to ASEN, EE, and ECEN Double Majors: PHYS 1140 requirement is waived

4. Completion of the following required courses
APPM 2360 (Differential Equations with Linear Algebra.)
APPM 3310 (Matrix Methods)
APPM 4350 (Methods in Applied Mathematics I)
APPM 4360 (Methods in Applied Mathematics II)
APPM 4650 (Intermediate Numerical Analysis I)
one of the following: APPM 4440 or MATH 3001 or MATH 3140

5. A two semester course sequence of applied mathematics or mathematics courses numbered 4000 or above in addition to APPM 4350 and 4360
(Possible sequences include: APPM 4650/4660 or APPM 4570/4580 or APPM 4560/4520 or APPM 4440/4450 or APPM 4380/4390 or APPM 3570 and either APPM 4520 or APPM 4560). 
Note: APPM 3570 is the only 3000-level course that can be used to satisfy this requirement.

6. A minimum of 24 credits in applied mathematics or mathematics courses numbered 3000 or above (including the required courses). 

  •     a. No more than 3 credits of APPM 4840 may count towards these 24
  •     b. No more than 6 credits of independent study are allowed for credit towards the BS in Applied Math.

7. A minimum of 24 credits in engineering courses (or approved courses with significant mathematical content in A&S or Business)

  •     a. At least 15 credits in these courses must be numbered 2000 or above
  •     b. At least 6 credits in these courses must be numbered 3000 or above
  •     c. These 24 credits are in addition to those required credits listed in numbers 2 and 3 (mentioned above). Several possible options are listed on the following pages # 7-11


    Note: Students may earn a BS in Applied Mathematics and a minor in Statistics. The 12 upper division credits of statistics required for the minor may not be counted towards the 24 credits of upper division math courses for the bachelor's. However, the 12 upper division credits     of statistics may be counted towards the 24 credits of technical electives in the area of emphasis. (See page 13 for more information on the Statistics minor.)

8. Humanities and Social Sciences requirements of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (18credits),

  •     a. This includes a 3 credit writing requirement. Students may satisfy the writing requirement by taking HUEN 1010 (first-year freshmen only), WRTG 3030, WRTG 3035, HUEN 3100, or PHYS 3050.
  •     b. Humanities and social science electives must not be limited to a selection of unrelated introductory courses. At least 9 credit hours must be at the 3000-level or above. A complete list of courses that can be used to satisfy this requirement can be found at:
    http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/academics/policies/hss.