Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Lakeland, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 105 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* resident and non-resident tuition fee for 30 credit hours
Introduction
Our applied mathematics program offers an alternate track to standard engineering degrees and develops a stronger understanding of the underlying science and mathematics of engineering, as well as the application of scientific methods to engineering problems.
Solving Today's Engineering Problems
The program prepares students to be knowledgeable in conceptual understanding of mathematics and its application in engineering and other technical environments. All Applied Mathematics majors participate in an interdisciplinary capstone project and an internship under the guidance of a faculty member.
Get Involved Outside the Classroom
We have an active student organization community with more than 35 clubs that vary based on specific academic interests, professional development, and activities just for fun.
Math Club
The Math Club at Florida Poly seeks to promote a healthy environment for students to embrace higher-level mathematics and develop an appreciation for mathematics in STEM-related careers.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We offer generous need- and merit-based scholarships and participate in statewide college funding programs like Florida Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid.
Institutional Scholarships
- Alexander Scholars
- Provost Scholars
- Florida Poly Merit Scholars
- Johnson Scholarship
- Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
- Florida Poly National Merit Finalist Scholarship
Out-of-State Scholarships
- First Generation Matching Grant
- Florida Student Assistance Grants (FSAG)
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
- José Martí Scholarship Grant Fund
- Rosewood Family Scholarship
Curriculum
Professional Foundations Core (8)
- EGN 1006 - Career Design for STEM Disciplines (Credits: 1)
- IDS 1380 - Foundational Lessons in Applications of Mathematics (Credits: 3)
- IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship (Credits: 0)
- EGN 1007 - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science (Credits: 1)
- COP 2271 - Introduction to Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)
General Education (36)
- Students must complete at least one course in each category to satisfy the state of Florida regulations.
- Students must take 12 hours of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Courses not taught by Florida Poly but listed in the State of Florida's “common core” menu of courses can be accepted as transfer credit.
- Transfer students who have fulfilled the general education requirements at another institution are understood to have fulfilled the requirements at Florida Poly.
Communication (6)
- ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing (Credits: 3)
- ENC 2210 - Technical Writing (Credits: 3)
Arts and Humanities (3-9)
- ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation (Credits: 3)
- HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities (Credits: 3)
- HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities (Credits: 3)
- IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology (Credits: 3)
- LIT 2000 - Introduction to Literature (Credits: 3)
- PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy (Credits: 3)
- MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation (Credits: 3)
Social Sciences (3-9)
- AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 (Credits: 3)
- AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 (Credits: 3)
- HIS 2930 - Special Topics (Credits: 3)
- ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (Credits: 3)
- ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (Credits: 3)
- PSY 2012 - General Psychology (Credits: 3)
Mathematics (10)
- MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Credits: 4)
- MAP 2302 - Differential Equations (Credits: 3)
- MAD 2104 - Discrete Mathematics (Credits: 3)
Natural Sciences (8)
- CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 (Credits: 3)
- CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1) and
- BSC 1010 - Biology 1 (Credits: 3)
- BSC 1010L - Biology 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1) or
- EVR 1001 - Environmental Science (Credits: 3)
- EVR 1001L - Environmental Science Lab (Credits: 1) or
- CHM 2046 - Chemistry 2 (Credits: 3)
- CHM 2046L - Chemistry 2 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
Program Foundations / Advanced Math & Science (16)
- This area may consist of additional general education courses or other foundational courses in a related field.
- General education courses must be used first to fulfill General Education requirements before being applied here.
- Credits here, and in the above Math and Science GE Sections meet the 30-hour Basic Math/Science requirement for ABET.
- Should count the following in this category: COP 2271 - Introduction to Computation and Programming (required for all programs) Credits: 3. Doing so ensures the 30-hour ABET requirement for “Basic Math/Science.”
Program Core (27)
27 credits represent a minimum, depending on how many credits are included in Program Foundations / Advanced Math & Science.
- MAS 3105 - Linear Algebra (Credits: 3)
- STA 3162 - Applied Statistics (Credits: 3)
- MAA 4102 - Introduction to Real Analysis (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4102 - Applied Probability (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4341 - Applied Partial Differential Equations (Credits: 3)
- MHF 3302 - Logic and Proof in Mathematics (Credits: 3)
- Choose one of the following three courses:
- COP 2034 - Introduction to Programming Using Python (Credits: 3)
- ISC 2310 - Python for Data Analytics (Credits: 3)
- COP 3337 - Object Oriented Programming (Credits: 3)
- Choose one of the following two courses:
- MAD 3401 - Numerical Analysis (Credits: 3)
- MAP 3253 - Mathematical Scientific Computation (Credits: 3)
- Choose one of the following four courses:
- MAP 4202 - Optimization Theory (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4314 - Dynamical Systems (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4413 - Fourier Analysis with Applications (Credits: 3)
- MAA 4402 - Complex Variables (Credits: 3)
Upper Division Mathematics Electives (9)
- Choose 9 credit hours of mathematics electives at a 3000-4000 level.
- MTG 4302 - Elements of Topology 1 (Credits: 3)
- MTG 4303 - Elements of Topology II (Credits: 3)
- MAP 3305 - Engineering Mathematics 1 (Credits: 3)
- MAP 3930 - Special Topics - Applied Mathematics (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4306 - Engineering Mathematics II (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4314 - Dynamical Systems (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4484 - Mathematical Modeling in Biology I (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4202 - Optimization Theory (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4494 - Mathematical Modeling in Biology II (Credits: 3)
- MAP 4413 - Fourier Analysis with Applications (Credits: 3)
- MAD 3105 - Discrete Mathematics II (Credits: 3)
- MAA 4402 - Complex Variables (Credits: 3)
Interdisciplinary Sequence Electives (12)
Twelve-credit interdisciplinary course sequence, generally at the 3000 - 4000 level, subject to department approval.
General Electives (6)
Six credit hours of general course electives.
Capstone (6)
- MAT 4910 - Applied Mathematics Capstone 1 (Credits: 3)
- MAT 4911 - Applied Mathematics Capstone 2 (Credits: 3)
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Applied Mathematics program will demonstrate the following:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs, considering public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations, making informed judgments considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Function effectively on a team, providing leadership, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishing goals, planning tasks, and meeting objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to conclude.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Your future as a trusted professional and confident problem solver begins with some essential skills. Your General Education courses give you:
- Critical Thinking Skills…so that you can both make and follow a reasoned argument and develop habits of organized thinking and rational analysis.
- Communication Skills…so that you can translate thoughts into words (spoken and written) and make the complex simple.
- Exposure to Arts/Humanities and Social/Behavioral Sciences … so that you see all problems in their larger human context.
- Mathematical Reasoning…so that you find and follow the quantitative thread connecting all scientific inquiry.
- Scientific Reasoning…so that you can apply the scientific method to phenomena big and small.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the B.S. in Applied Mathematics understand how applied mathematics leads to mathematical models, theories, and applications that contribute to diverse areas of science. You will be well prepared for technical R&D jobs, developing new knowledge in the sphere of engineering problems, or pursuing graduate study in math or engineering.
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Internship Opportunities
Internships are an important part of setting you up for success after college and are a requirement for you to graduate.
Research Opportunities
Conduct research alongside faculty that is improving lives and changing businesses, with impact ranging from the local Lakeland community to the outer reaches of space.
Career Development
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