University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 41 courses
The Applied Mathematics major concerns applications of mathematics to the sciences, including the life, social and physical sciences, and engineering.
Preparation for the Major
Complete 10 courses as follows: Mathematics 31A or 31L, the following eight courses, and one elective course.
Preparation for the Major: Elective
Select one course from:
The Major
Complete 12 courses as follows:
The Major: Mathematics
Complete four courses. Select either Mathematics 131B or 132.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 115A | Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 131A | Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 131B | Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 132 | Complex Analysis for Applications | 4 |
| MATH 142 | Mathematical Modeling | 4 |
The Major: Two-Term Sequences
Select two two-term sequences from two of the following categories:
The Major: Two-Term Sequences: Numerical Analysis
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 151A | Applied Numerical Methods | 4 |
| MATH 151B | Applied Numerical Methods | 4 |
The Major: Two-Term Sequences: Probability and Statistics: Probability Theory
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 170A | Probability Theory I | 4 |
| MATH 170B | Probability Theory II | 4 |
The Major: Two-Term Sequences: Probability and Statistics: Statistics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STATS 100A | Introduction to Probability | 4 |
| STATS 100B | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
The Major: Two-Term Sequences: Differential Equations
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 134 | Linear and Nonlinear Systems of Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 135 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
The Major: Electives
Select four courses from the following (appropriate courses from other departments may be substituted for some of the additional courses provided departmental consent is given before such courses are taken).
The Major: Electives: Mathematics
Select from Mathematics 105C through 199, excluding courses 188S, 189, and 190. Applied courses must have a minimum of 4 units.
The Major: Electives: Statistics
Honors Program
The program entails taking a specified sequence of courses as part of the major requirements, completing an approved seminar offered by the Mathematics Department or submitting an original research project, and earning an overall GPA of at least 3.6 in approved upper-division and graduate mathematics courses.
Computing Specialization
Majors may select a specialization in Computing by satisfying all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in the specified major and completing the following courses, with a minimum grade of C– in each course and a combined grade-point average of at least 2.0. Students must petition for admission to this program and are advised to do so after they complete Program in Computing 10B (petitions should be filed in the Student Services Office). Students graduate with a bachelor’s degree in their major and a specialization in Computing.
Computing Specialization: Mathematics 61 or 180
Select one course from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 61 | Introduction to Discrete Structures | 4 |
| MATH 180 | Graph Theory | 4 |
Computing Specialization: Program in Computing
Complete the following two courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMPTNG 10A | Introduction to Programming | 5 |
| COMPTNG 10B | Intermediate Programming | 4 |
Computing Specialization: Program in Computing Electives
Select two courses from:
Computing Specialization: Mathematics Electives
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