Mathematics B.S. - Applied Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Concentration in Applied Biological Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Concentration in Applied Chemical Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Concentration in Applied Computer Science Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Concentration in Applied Financial Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Concentration in Applied Physical Mathematics

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics -

  • With concentrations in Applied Biological Mathematics, Applied Chemical Mathematics, Applied Computer Science Mathematics, Applied Financial Mathematics, or Applied Physical Mathematics, the program provides the student with an opportunity to gain a solid and comprehensive knowledge of mathematics with an extensive introduction to one of the many areas that rely heavily on mathematics. Students in this program will have an option of including an internship experience as part of their studies.
  • The student must complete the core requirements and the requirements for one of the areas to fill the requirements for this major. Concentration options include biology, chemistry, computer science, finance and physics.

Are you interested in ...

  • Hands-on working experiences
  • Problem solving
  • Real world applications
  • Analyzing data
  • Constructing mathematical models

Choose Mathematics at ESU

  • Small class sizes
  • Qualified, experienced faculty
  • Frequent faculty interactions

Is Applied Mathematics a career path for me?

Career Potential

  • Computer Scientist
  • Actuary
  • Computer Software Engineer
  • Financial Analyst
  • Operations Research Analyst

Career Settings

  • Municipal, state and federal government agencies
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Financial institutions
  • Engineering firms
  • Market research firms

More detailed career information is available from the department

Program Features

60 - 61 credits

This program provides the student intent on seeking employment once the bachelor’s degree is completed with an opportunity to gain a solid and comprehensive knowledge of mathematics together with an extensive introduction to one of the many areas that rely heavily on mathematics. Students in this program will have an option of including an internship experience as part of their studies.

The student must complete the core requirements and the requirements for one of the concentrations below to fill the requirements for this major.

Core Courses:

Required for all concentrations:

MATH 140GE: Calculus I

4 credits

MATH 141GE: Calculus II

4 credits

MATH 220Discrete Mathematical Structures

3 credits

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

MATH 311Statistics I

3 credits

MATH 320Linear Algebra

3 credits

MATH 425Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

3 credits

and Nine additional credits in MATH courses numbered 300 or higher, excluding MATH 351, MATH 430, MATH 431 and MATH 499 (no more than three credits of MATH 486 can be applied toward these credits).

Co-requisites:

All concentrations:

CPSC 101GE: Personal Computers and Their Uses in the Sciences

3 credits

CPSC 130GE: Introduction to Computer Programming I

3 credits

ENGL 204Technical Writing

3 credits

CMST 111GE: Introduction to Communication

3 credits

Concentrations:

Biology Concentration:

MATH 341Differential Equations

3 credits

BIOL 114GE: Introductory Biology I

4 credits

BIOL 115GE: Introductory Biology II

4 credits

and 3 credits of 300 or higher level Biology courses

Chemistry Concentration:

MATH 341Differential Equations

3 credits

CHEM 121GE: General Chemistry I

3 credits

CHEM 123GE: General Chemistry I Lab

1 credits

CHEM 124GE: General Chemistry II

3 credits

CHEM 126GE: General Chemistry II Lab

1 credits

and 3 credits of 300 or higher level Chemistry courses

Computer Science Concentration:

MATH 341Differential Equations

3 credits

CPSC 130GE: Introduction to Computer Programming I

3 credits

CPSC 141Introduction to Computer Organization

3 credits

CPSC 230Programming Principles and Practice

3 credits

and 3 credits of 300 or higher level Computer Science courses

Finance Concentration:

MATH 280Mathematics Of Finance

3 credits

ECON 111GE: Principles of Macroeconomics

3 credits

ECON 112GE: Principles of Microeconomics

3 credits

ECON 332Forecasting Methods

3 credits

and 3 credits of 300 or higher level Economics courses

Physics Concentration:

MATH 341Differential Equations

3 credits

PHYS 161GE: Physics I

4 credits

PHYS 162GE: Physics II

4 credits

and 3 credits of 300 or higher level Physics courses

Additional requirements:

  • A grade of “C” or better in all courses used to satisfy the major.
  • A minimum of 15 credits of the mathematics courses required for this degree must be completed at East Stroudsburg University.

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

MATH 140GE: Calculus I

4 credits

Or

MATH 135GE: Pre-Calculus

3 credits

 

ENGL 103English Composition

3 credits

CPSC 101GE: Personal Computers and Their Uses in the Sciences

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15-16

Spring

MATH 141GE: Calculus II

4 credits

Or

MATH 140GE: Calculus I

4 credits

 

CPSC 130GE: Introduction to Computer Programming I

3 credits

CMST 111GE: Introduction to Communication

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Fitness Elective

2

Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year

Fall

MATH 220Discrete Mathematical Structures

3 credits

 

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

Or

MATH 141GE: Calculus II

4 credits

 

Concentration Course 1

3-4 credits

General Education Elective

6 credits

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Spring

MATH 240Multivariate Calculus

4 credits

MATH 320Linear Algebra

3 credits

Concentration Course 2

3-4 credits

ENGL 204Technical Writing

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:13-14

Junior Year

Fall

MATH 311Statistics I

3 credits

Concentration Course 3

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Math Concentration Course

3 credits

Concentration Course 4

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year

Fall

Math Elective

3 credits

Math Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

MATH 425Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

3 credits

Math Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 120

For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3447 or email at mathdept@esu.edu. For assistance or special accommodations, call 570-422-3954.