Bachelor of Science - Emphasis in Computational & Applied Mathematics

Below is a sample curriculum for an average student entering Colorado School of Mines and studying for a Bachelor's degree in Mathematical and Computer Sciences with emphasis in Computational & Applied Mathematics. The institutional required courses are indicated in red.

You may also want to view the Current Applied Mathematics Flowchart

First Year
FallSpring
MATH-111: Calculus I4 MATH-112: Calculus II4 
CSCI-101: Intro. to Computer Science3 PHGN-100: Physics I4.5 
CSM-101: Freshman Success Seminar0.5 EPIC-151: Design I3 
CHGN-121: Principles of Chem I4 DSCI-***: Distributed Science Elective4 
PAGN-101: Physical Ed I0.5 PAGN-102: Physical Ed II0.5 
LAIS-100: Nature & Human Values4    
 
Second Year
FallSpring
MATH-213: Calculus III4 MATH-323: Probability & Statistics3 
MATH-225: Differential Eq3 MATH-342: Linear Algebra (Honors)3 
CSCI-261: Programming Concepts3 CSCI-***: Computing Elective3 
PHGN-200: Physics II4.5 SYGN-200: Human Systems3 
PAGN-201: Physical Ed III0.5 EBGN-201: Principles of Econ3 
   PAGN-202: Physical Ed IV0.5 
 
Summer Field Session
MATH-300: Foundations of Advanced Math4  
 
Third Year
FallSpring
MATH-301: Intro. to Analysis3 MATH-335: Intro to Math Statistics3 
MATH-331: Mathematical Biology3 MATH-407: Scientific Computing3 
MATH-334: Introduction to Probability3 MATH-454: Complex Analysis3 
MATH-307: Applied Numerical Methods3 MATH-458: Abstract Algebra3 
LAIS-***: H&SS Elective I3 LAIS-***: H&SS Elective II3 
****-***: Free Elective3 ****-***: Free Elective1 
 
Fourth Year
FallSpring
MATH-424: Introduction to Applied Statistics3 MATH-***: MATH Elective3 
MATH-440: Parallel Sci. Comp.3 MATH-***: MATH Elective3 
MATH-455: Partial Differential Equations3 MATH-484: Math & Comp. Modeling (Capstone)3 
****-***: Free Elective3 LAIS-***: H&SS Elective III3 
****-***: Free Elective3 ****-***: Free Elective3 
 

So as not to confuse or mislead, this information simply represents a sample curriculum. If there are any discrepancies between this information and other sources, the final authority is the catalog (or bulletin) published the year the student entered CSM.

Flowchart and Worksheet

If you prefer a hardcopy version of the information provided above, we do have a list of flowcharts along with a worksheet for you to track your classes as completed.
Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401-1887
Phone: 303.273.3880
Fax: 303.273.3875
E-Mail: amsweb@mines.edu