Applied Mathematics, B.S.

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Mathematics studies the concepts related to quantity, space, change, pattern and structure. Ferrum College’s Applied Mathematics curriculum allows the student to learn areas of mathematics, such as Calculus and Statistics, while developing the ability for deductive reasoning and problem-solving. The Ferrum College B.S. in Applied Mathematics prepares the student who plans to pursue a career in business, industry, or government.

Required Courses (21 Hours)

MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I 3 Credit(s).
MTH 203 - Concepts in Calculus 3 Credit(s).
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 243 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 304 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s).
MTH 306 - Intermediate Statistics 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives: (18 Credit Hours, 15 must be at 300-400 Level)

ACC 301 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credit(s).
ANA 271 - Business Statistics with Statistical Software 3 Credit(s).
ANA 272 - SAS Programming 1: Essentials 3 Credit(s).
ANA 273 - SAS Programming 2: Data Manipulation Techniques 3 Credit(s).
ANA 473 - Health Analytics and Informatics 3 Credit(s).
ANA 498 - Capstone Analytics Research 3 Credit(s).
BIO 305 - Introductory Genetics 4 Credit(s).
CHM 305 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Credit(s).
CHM 341 - Physical Chemistry I 3 Credit(s).
CHM 342 - Physical Chemistry II 3 Credit(s).
CSC 310 - Java Programming 3 Credit(s).
CSC 312 - Computer Organization 3 Credit(s).
CSC 320 - Programming Using C++ 3 Credit(s).
CSC 321 - Data Structures 3 Credit(s).
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s).
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s).
ECO 313 - Money and Banking 3 Credit(s).
ESC 202 - Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics 4 Credit(s).
PSY 306 - Intro to Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit(s).
CJU 370 - Research Methods & Statistics in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
BUS 330 - Quantitative Methods: Management 3 Credit(s).
BUS 313 - Business Finance 3 Credit(s).
BUS 314 - Advanced Corporate Finance 3 Credit(s).
GEO 221 - Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).
MTH 180, 280, 380 or 480 - Mathematics Practicum 1 Credit(s).
MTH 190, 290, 390 or 490 - Selected Topics 1-3 Credit(s).
PHY 190, 290, 390 or 490 - Special Topics 1-4 Credit(s).
SCI 398 - Junior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
SCI 498 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s).

Program Specific Requirements (8 Credit Hours)

PHY 201 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s).
PHY 202 - General Physics II 4 Credit(s).