Applied Mathematics, B.S.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills using appropriate mathematical concepts, structures, algorithms and tools.  
• Apply mathematical knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve problems outside the discipline of mathematics.  
• Communicate accurately and effectively in a variety of professional contexts.  
• Recognize legal and ethical responsibilities and make subsequent informed judgments related to the practice of mathematics. 

Courses Required for the Major

• MTH 120 - Discrete Mathematics Credit(s): 3
• MTH 150 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit(s): 4
• MTH 151 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit(s): 4
• MTH 200 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
• MTH 250 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III Credit(s): 4
• MTH 288 - Portfolio A Credit(s): 0
• MTH 310 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
• MTH 430 - Algebraic Structures Credit(s): 3
• MTH 498 - Senior Portfolio Credit(s): 1
• MTH 499 - Senior Synthesis Credit(s): 3

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

An application area may be selected from any of the following: accounting, business, biology, chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, education, finance, general science, or web development and design. Details for each application area follow.

Concentrations

• Cybersecurity Concentration
     
• Mathematics for Middle School Concentration  

Dual Degree Program Agreements

Fontbonne University has the following academic program agreements available for Applied Mathematics students.

• Engineering. Dual Degree Program with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Washington University in St. Louis  

Accelerated Master’s Program for Applied Mathematics and the Master of Arts in Teaching

Students applying to an Accelerated Path Master’s Program must: 

• Be a currently enrolled Fontbonne University student 
• Have completed at least 60 credit hours (including MTH 120 , MTH 150 , MTH 151 , EDU 268 , and EDU 269  with a grade of B- or higher)
• Have at least one full semester an undergraduate remaining 
• Possess a minimum Fontbonne cumulative GPA of 3.25

Admission Requirements

Students applying for admission to a master’s program through the Accelerated Option submit an Accelerated Path Master’s Program Application, which must be approved by the graduate program director (MAT for this degree) and department chair (Mathematics/Computer Science for this degree). Application can be made as early as the first semester of the junior year, but typically in the third semester prior to completion of the undergraduate degree and with at least one full semester remaining at the time of application. Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours in the undergraduate major by the time they are admitted into an Accelerated Path. Undergraduate students admitted to a master’s program through an Accelerated Path must maintain:

• a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and 
• a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in all of their MTH and EDU courses. 

Degree and Tuition Policies

Once admitted to a master’s program through the Accelerated Path, students may take up to a maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate coursework and have those hours count toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Students will be charged at the undergraduate rate and retain eligibility for undergraduate scholarships. For each semester in which they take courses for both undergraduate and graduate credit, students must complete a “mixed credit” registration form that is approved by the advisor. Students taking courses for graduate credit must adhere to all relevant graduate policies. 

Students admitted to an Accelerated Path Master’s Program must meet all graduate program admission requirements at the time they complete the baccalaureate degree and must meet all degree completion requirements of the graduate program.

Courses required in other disciplines

• CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
• CIS 161 - Advanced Programming using C++ Credit(s): 4
• EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
• EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
• EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
• PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
• EDU 518 - Methods and Practicum for Middle, Secondary and Community Credit(s): 3 *
• EDU 549 - Foundations of Reading Instruction Credit(s): 3 *
• EDU 575 - Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3 *

• * graduate courses taken as part of the accelerated path count toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree