Applied Mathematical Sciences, Physics Emphasis, B.S.

Requirements for the Applied Mathematical Sciences Major

Applied Mathematical Sciences Requirements (80-82 units): In addition to General Education  and School of Natural Sciences Requirements , the Applied Mathematical Sciences major consists of 20 or 21 courses (10 lower division and 10 or 11 upper division, depending on the emphasis track chosen) designed to give all students a common foundation of core knowledge specific to the discipline, plus breadth in an application area.

Requirements for Physics Emphasis Track [14 Units]

• PHYS 010: Introductory Physics III [4 units]
• Any upper division physics courses, except PHYS 116  or PHYS 160 , totaling at least 10 units.

Elective Upper Division Math Courses

One of the following courses may be substituted for one course in any emphasis track, unless it is already part of the emphasis track or major requirements. Minimum unit requirements in each emphasis track must be met.

• MATH 101: Real Analysis [4 units]
• MATH 132: Numerical Methods for Differential Equations [4 units]
• MATH 140: Mathematical Methods for Optimization [4 units]
• MATH 146: Numerical Linear Algebra [4 units]
• MATH 180: Modern Applied Statistics [4 units]
• MATH 181: Stochastic Processes [4 units]
• MATH 198: Upper Division Directed Group Study [1-5 units]

Transfer Students

To be admitted to the Applied Mathematical Sciences major transfer students must meet the following requirements:

Applicants will, at the time of admission have completed at minimum each of the following courses (or their equivalent) with a “C-” or better:

• MATH 021: Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering [4 units]
• MATH 022: Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering [4 units]
• PHYS 008: Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences [4 units]
• PHYS 009: Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences [4 units]