Applied math is the study of mathematics motivated by applications. A strong background in applied math involves a good foundation in mathematical theory/analysis, mathematical computation, and modeling/applications.
Advice for Studying Applied Math at Midd
How does a math major at Midd build a strong background in applied math? Easy! We offer a great selection of Applied Math courses.
As part of your math major at Midd, you must take 5 MATH electives at the 200-level or above and a 700-level Senior Seminar (see the Math Major Requirements). If you want to build a math major with a strong background in applied math, here is what we recommend:
- Elective 1: MATH 0226 Differential Equations (can take concurrently with MATH 0223 Multivariable Calculus)
- Elective 2: Choose an advanced differential equations elective – MATH 0315 Mathematical Modeling or MATH 0326 Partial Differential Equations
- Elective 3: Choose a computational elective – MATH 0228 Intro to Numerical Analysis or MATH0328 Numerical Linear Algebra
- Electives 4-5: For your remaining electives, we’d recommend choosing from MATH 0247, MATH 0310*, MATH 0311, MATH 0318, MATH 0325*, or MATH 0410
*Courses, MATH 0310 Probability and MATH 0325 Complex Analysis are strongly recommended for students wishing to pursue graduate work in applied mathematics. We’d also recommend students pursuing graduate work take both MATH 0315 and MATH0326 if possible.
For descriptions of the courses listed above, see the Courses page on the Mathematics Department Website.
Then, choose one of the following applied math senior seminars:
- MATH 0715 Advanced Math Modeling Seminar
- MATH0728 Math Fluid Dynamics Seminar
Both seminars accept a prerequisite of MATH 0315 and MATH 0326. However, MATH0315 is preferable for MATH 0715 and MATH 0326 is preferable for MATH 0728.
Schedule of Applied Math Offerings (tentative)
To help you plan, here is a tentative schedule of Applied Math offerings:
- MATH 0226 Differential Equations (offered every semester)
- MATH 0228 Intro to Numerical Analysis (Spring 24, offered every other year)
- MATH 0315 Mathematical Modeling (Fall 25, offered every other year)
- MATH 0318 Operations Research (Fall 24, offered every other year)
- MATH 0326 Partial Differential Equations (Fall 23, offered every other year)
- MATH 0328 Numerical Linear Algebra (Fall 24, offered every other year)
- MATH 0715 Advanced Math Modeling Seminar (Spring 26)
- MATH 0728 Math Fluid Dynamics Seminar (Spring 24)