Master of Science in Applied and Computational Mathematics

Advisor: See Mathematics Office,
Room 3319, Everett Tower

Students completing a Master of Science in Applied and Computational Mathematics will have obtained a broad background in the mathematical sciences, including statistics, differential equations, mathematical programming, and computational mathematics. The use of mathematical models to study practical problems is emphasized throughout the program. This program prepares students for professional employment in industry or government. By carefully selecting electives, a student can also be prepared for further studies in mathematics or to teach mathematics.

Admission Requirements

Entering students are expected to have taken courses in calculus (including multivariate calculus and differential equations), linear algebra, advanced calculus, (calculus-based) probability or statistics, and have a working knowledge of computer programming. The courses at WMU which satisfy the admission requirements are: MATH (1220 or 1700), (1230 or 1710), 2720, 3740, 2300, 5700, STAT (3620 5600 or 3640), and CS (1070, 1110, or 2040). A promising student may be admitted with some deficiencies in these admission requirements. The missing work then become an extra program requirement.

Program Requirements

1. Complete the following 22 or 23 semester hours of specified courses:

With the approval of the advisor, a student may substitute approved electives for any of the specified courses above which were previously taken.

MATH 5070 - Numerical Analysis I Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 5740 - Advanced Differential Equations Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 6020 - Mathematical Modeling I Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 6070 - Numerical Analysis II Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 6370 - Numerical Linear Algebra Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 6900 - Seminar in Applied Mathematics Credits: 1-3 hrs.
This course may be repeated for credit.

Select Either:

IME 6100 - Linear Programming for Engineers Credits: 3 hrs.
or
MATH 6080 - Linear Programming Credits: 3 hrs.

And Either:

STAT 5620 - Statistical Theory Credits: 4 hrs.
or
STAT 6620 - Applied Linear Models Credits: 3 hrs.

2. Complete at least 9 semester hours of approved electives

Which are different from the above courses. With approval of the advisor, a student may substitute other courses that are mathematically appropriate for those listed below.

Mathematics

MATH 5100 - Applied Matrix Algebra Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 5270 - Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 5710 - Advanced Calculus II Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 5720 - Vector Calculus and Complex Variables Credits: 4 hrs.
MATH 6050 - Optimization Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 6090 - Studies in Applied Math Credits: 3 hrs.
This course may be repeated for credit.
MATH 6760 - Complex Analysis Credits: 3 hrs.
MATH 6900 - Seminar in Applied Mathematics Credits: 1-3 hrs.
This course may be repeated for credit.
MATH 6990 - Reading and Research Credits: 1-6 hrs.
This course may be repeated for credit.
MATH 7120 - Professional Field Experience Credits: 2-12 hrs.
This course may be repeated for credit.