BS in Applied Mathematics and 统计数据 | Clarkson-esball国际平台客户端

Find Solutions Through the Power of Numbers

"Crunching the numbers" to find solutions has come a long way since the days of pocket calculators and protractors. Today's innovative companies use cutting-edge computational technologies, predictive models and sophisticated algorithms to drive their strategies. Applied mathematics and statistics majors at esball国际平台客户端 learn how to use these in-demand skills to solve real-world problems in 工程, 科学与商业.

Why Study Applied Mathematics and 统计数据 at Clarkson?

The main reason can be found in the name itself — "applied" is the operative word. Our program emphasizes how you can use quantitative skills, logic and math tools to develop solutions for a wide variety of industries.

在esball国际平台客户端, work with your classmates to tackle challenging concrete problems through math and statistics. Our flexible curriculum lets you specialize your skills toward a specific discipline, like business or 工程. Access additional hands-on learning opportunities by participating in faculty research projects or taking graduate classes as an undergraduate. And our Applied Mathematics and 统计数据 Class of 2023 had a 100 percent placement rate.

Whatever your goal, this is the right place to achieve it.

你会学到什么

Our program focuses on applying mathematics and statistics to real-world situations. All of your classes are taught exclusively by faculty.

Available courses include:

Applied Linear Algebra
生物信息学
Calculus I, II and III
Computational Methods of Structural Analysis
实验设计 & 数据分析
Discrete Mathematics and Proof
Elementary Differential Equations
博弈理论 & 经济战略
Introduction to 数学建模 & 软件
Introduction to Mathematical 研究
数学建模
数值 & 工程计算
数值方法
概率 & 统计数据

课程

The applied mathematics and statistics program consists of 44 credit hours in mathematics and statistics, 15 credit hours in science, and 15 credit hours in application electives. 27 credit hours are in free electives, which is enough to complete a minor or second major if you so choose.

All courses are 3 credits unless noted.

Clarkson Common Experience

The following courses are required for all students, irrespective of their program of study. These courses are offered during the fall semester, with FY100 First-Year Seminar being required of only first-year students. Both FY100 and UNIV190 are typically taken during the fall semester of the first year at Clarkson.
FY100 First-Year Seminar (1 credit)
UNIV190 The Clarkson Seminar (3 credits)

Applied Mathematics and 统计数据 Core Requirements

Students are required to complete the following courses:

Mathematics/统计数据

MA131微积分I
MA132微积分II
MA200 Introduction to 数学建模 & 软件
MA211 Discrete Mathematics and Proof
MA231微积分III
MA232 Elementary Differential Equations
MA339 Applied Linear Algebra
MA363 数学建模
MA377 数值方法
MA451 Introduction to Mathematical 研究 (2 credits) or MA453 Introduction to Mathematical Instruction (2 credits)
概率 & 统计数据

Professional Experience

Students are required to complete the following Professional Experience:
MA499 Professional Experience (0 credits)

Applied Mathematics and 统计数据 Core Electives

Students must complete three of the following courses:

MA331傅里叶级数 & Boundary Value Problems
MA332 Intermediate Differential Equations
STAT381概率
STAT382 Mathematical 统计数据
STAT384 Advanced Applied 统计数据

Students must complete five of the following courses:

BY314 生物信息学 (4 credits)
CE420 Computational Methods of Structural Analysis
CE438 Introduction to the Finite Element Method
CH330 Transfer Process Fundamentals
CH490 Elementary Transport Phenomena
CM371 Physical Chemistry I
CM372 Physical Chemistry II
EC311 Introduction to Econometrics
EC350 Economic Principles & 工程经济学
EC384博弈论 & 经济战略
EE264 Introduction to Digital Design
EM333 Elements of Operations 研究
ES220统计
ES222 Strength of Materials
ES223 Rigid Body Dynamics
ES250 Electrical Science
ES260 Materials Science & 工程我
流体力学
ES340热力学
ES400数值 & 工程计算
ES405 实验设计 & 数据分析
ME442 Engineering Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
ME443 Optimal Engineering
OM331操作 & Supply Chain Management
PH221 Theoretical Mechanics I
PH231 Fundamentals of Modern Physics
PH323光学
PH325热物理
PH331 Quantum Physics I
PH380 Electromagnetic Theory I
PH381 Electromagnetic Theory II
PH432 Quantum Physics I
PH451 Statistical Mechanics

Science Courses for Applied Mathematics and 统计数据

Students must complete the following four courses:

CS141 Introduction to 计算机科学 I (4 credits)
PH131 Physics I (4 credits)
PH132 Physics II (4 credits)
Elective Biology (BY), Chemistry (CM), or Physics (PH) elective (3 credits)

Knowledge Area/University Course Electives

Students will have at least 15 credit hours available to use toward Knowledge Area and/or University Course electives to satisfy the Clarkson Common Experience requirements.

自由选修课

Students will have approximately 27 credit hours available to use toward courses of their choice.

Co-ops and Internships

Every Clarkson student is required to complete a Professional Experience before they graduate. Applied mathematics and statistics majors can practice and utilize skills that are in high demand, like using and interpreting data. 在过去, students have interned at national research laboratories, research facilities around the world and in a wide range of industries.

For more information, visit our award-winning 职业中心.

Undergraduate 研究

Our 18 full-time faculty are actively involved in research — many in interdisciplinary settings such as Clarkson's Institute for a Sustainable Environment, Institute for STEM Education,我们的 Mathematical Biology Team Science (MBioTS) 研究 Experience for Undergraduates (REU) 或者是 Center for Complex Systems Science. Start working with them as early as your freshman year. Your projects may even qualify for academic credit.

俱乐部 and Organizations

Clarkson offers more than 200 student-run clubs and organizations. Many focus on 工程, computer programming and other areas where you can put your math skills to work. Or, you can just relax with a club sport or another activity.

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未成年人

计算机科学

A minor in computer science is a natural fit for this major, given how often you use computational methods for complex problem-solving. Gain a strong foundation in programming. Grasp basic software 工程 principles. Understand the design, analysis and implementation of data structures and algorithms. Learn more about the computer science minor.

业务

Complement your applied math and statistics knowledge with a minor in business to make yourself irresistible to employers. They value not only your quantitative skills but also your well-rounded understanding of what makes a business grow. Gain a foundation in major business functions like accounting, economics, finance and marketing. Learn more about the business minor.

职业的可能性

Math produces a "Swiss army knife" skill set f或者是 workforce. 近年来, graduates of Clarkson's applied mathematics and statistics program have gone on to work as mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in industry and government.

You won't have to look hard: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor 统计数据, demand for mathematicians and statisticians is expected to grow 31 percent by 2031.

Applied mathematics and statistics majors can be found in almost every field that deals with science, 工程, industry and technology. Companies look to hire people with the skills our students acquire to test prototypes, 运行模拟, create predictive models, 评估风险和更多.

Some common jobs might include:

精算师
分析师
生物统计学家
译解密码者
数据科学家
预测分析
全球 pricing analyst
风险分析师
软件工程师
系统工程师

Recent 雇主 and Graduate Programs

Private industry seeks out our students, though many choose to go on to graduate programs. 近年来,我们的 students have begun their careers with:

95%集团有限公司
Assured Information Security
BAE系统公司
BPAS Actuarial and Pension Services, LLC
洛克希德·马丁公司
Vincity能源

They have also pursued graduate studies at:

The Ohio State University
University of Rochester
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