Courses
Degree Requirements
To earn the degree, you must complete a minimum of nine courses, including:
- Four core courses (20 credits total)
- One elective from applied math (at least 4 credits)
- Minimum of 36 credits*
- GPA of 2.7 or higher in each class and an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
*On average, students complete the program with 42 credits.
Core Courses
Students are required to take these four core courses:
- AMATH 501: Vector Calculus & Complex Variables
- AMATH 502: Introduction to Dynamical Systems & Chaos
- AMATH 503: Methods for Partial Differential Equations
- AMATH 581: Scientific Computing
Electives
In addition to electives in applied mathematics, you may be able to take online elective courses outside the department. These courses must be worth a minimum of three credits, graduate level, numerically graded and mathematically relevant. Check with your adviser before enrolling an elective course to make sure it will count toward your degree.
Course Sequence
Below is a list of all applied mathematics courses offered in this program. You do not need to complete every course listed to earn your degree. Please keep in mind that some courses are not offered every year, as noted below.
Note: Students are required to take four core courses: AMATH 501, 502, 503 and 581.
Autumn Quarter
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Students can also complete four credits of independent research by taking AMATH 600.