BSc in Applied Mathematics
North Central College
Key Information
Campus location
Naperville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 42,866 / per year
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Introduction
Why pursue an applied mathematics degree at North Central College?
Applied mathematicians use techniques like mathematical modeling and computational mathematics to solve practical problems found in today's modern world. This major will prepare you for careers in the sciences, business, economics, finance, and insurance careers that require high-level statistical analysis and computation to solve problems, make decisions, and conduct operations research and analysis. Mathematical modeling can be used to predict transmission rates of diseases, streamline manufacturing, and project passenger demand to produce flight schedules for airlines. North Central's mathematics professors develop strong relationships with their students and foster an open and encouraging learning environment throughout the mathematics department.
You can also:
- Combine majors and elective core courses across various academic fields.
- Conduct undergraduate research in higher mathematics with your professors as early as your first year on campus.
- Attend local, regional, and national professional conferences.
- Gain more experience as an applied mathematician by interning in the Naperville area and Chicago.
- Obtain extra help from a peer tutor-or become one yourself.
- Join the higher mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon.
- Build on your degree with an applied mathematics concentration.
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- MATH 151 - Calculus I
- MATH 152 - Calculus II
- MATH 253 - Calculus III
- MATH 260 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 280 - The Nature of Proof in Mathematics
- MATH 300 - Linear Algebra
- MATH 315 - Ordinary Differential Equations
- MATH 350 - Data Analytics
- MATH 390 - Research Methods
- MATH 490 - Seminar in Advanced Mathematics
- CSCE 160 - Introduction to Computer Programming
- CSCE 210 - Data Structures
- A minor in an applied area (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, Finance, Neuroscience, Physics, Psychology, or other minor approved by the department)
One of the following sequences:
This choice should pair with the applied area; please consult the department.
- MATH 421 - Abstract Algebra I
- MATH 422 - Abstract Algebra II
-or-
- MATH 461 - Real Analysis I
- MATH 462 - Real Analysis II
Career Opportunities
A North Central education integrates career preparation with rich academic study. Our faculty encourages you to refine and apply your knowledge in an interconnected world. Here you'll learn to think independently and work globally to solve problems and lead.
Internships
- Financial analyst
- Employee benefits and property and casualty consultant
Recent graduates in applied mathematics have found careers in:
- Bioinformatics
- Data mining
- Materials science
- Computer animation and digital imaging
- Finance and economics
- Climatology
- Engineering
- Statistics