Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, offered by the Department of Mathematics, focuses on mathematical and computational methods applicable in the sciences, engineering and industry. In particular, this degree is suitable preparation for professions featuring sophisticated mathematical modeling and/or scientific computing. This degree is also suitable preparation for graduate study in applied mathematics or related disciplines.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: ST-APMA-BS

Distinction in Major

To graduate with distinction in this major, a student must satisfy the following criteria:

• achieve a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA
• achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA in the Mathematics courses required for the major
• achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA in the following courses
  • MATH 3098
  • MATH 3131
  • Any additional courses from the following:
    • MATH 3043
    • MATH 3044
    • MATH 3132
    • MATH 3151
    • Any 4000-level course other than Individual Study

​Undergraduate Contact Information

Brian Rider, Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 638
215-204-7841
mathematics@temple.edu

Maria Lorenz, Vice Chair
Wachman Hall, Room 610
215-204-7852
mathadvising@temple.edu

Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Wachman Hall, Room 632
215-204-7847
mathadvising@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2025-2026. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2025 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

1. University Requirements (123 total s.h.)
   • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
   • All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:

     Course List

     Code	Title	Credit Hours
     MATH 3096	Introduction to Modern Algebra	3
     MATH 3098	Modern Algebra	3
     MATH 4096	Senior Problem Solving	3
     SCTC 2396	Writing for Science and Technology	3

   • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
     • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
     • Students who complete CST majors receive a waiver for 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
   • Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
2. College Requirements
   • A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
     • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
   • Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
     • SCTC 1001 CST First-Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
     • SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.

3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science (73-74 s.h.)
   At least 9 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 8 Math courses must be completed at Temple.

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   Computer Programming Courses
   Select one of the following:		4
   CIS 1051	Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
   or CIS 1951	Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
   CIS 1057	Computer Programming in C
   CIS 1068	Program Design and Abstraction
   or CIS 1968	Honors Program Design and Abstraction
   Mathematics Courses
   MATH 1041	Calculus I	4
   or MATH 1941	Honors Calculus I
   MATH 1042	Calculus II	4
   or MATH 1942	Honors Calculus II
   MATH 2043	Calculus III	4
   or MATH 2943	Honors Calculus III
   MATH 2101	Linear Algebra	3
   MATH 2111	Basic Concepts of Math	4
   MATH 2121	Mathematical Modeling and Simulation	3
   MATH 3031	Probability Theory	3
   MATH 3043	Numerical Analysis I (F)	4
   MATH 3044	Numerical Analysis II (S)	3
   MATH 3047	Differential Equations for Science and Mathematics	3
   MATH 3051	Theoretical Linear Algebra	4
   MATH 3131	Real Analysis	4
   Select one of the following:		3
   MATH 3132	Topics in Real Analysis
   MATH 3151	Complex Analysis
   MATH 4041	Partial Differential Equations	3
   MATH 4043	Applied Mathematics (F)	3
   One Mathematics elective at the 3000+ level or above - select from the following: 1		3-4
   MATH 3032	Mathematical Statistics
   MATH 4033	Stochastic Processes
   Physics Courses
   Select one of the following:		4
   PHYS 1061	Elementary Classical Physics I
   PHYS 1961	Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F)
   PHYS 2021	General Physics I (F)
   PHYS 2921	Honors General Physics I (F)
   Select one of the following:		4
   PHYS 1062	Elementary Classical Physics II
   PHYS 1962	Honors Elementary Classical Physics II (S)
   PHYS 2022	General Physics II (S)
   PHYS 2922	Honors General Physics II (S)
   Writing-Intensive Courses (Mathematics/College of Science & Technology)
   Select one of the following:		3
   MATH 3096	Introduction to Modern Algebra (WI)
   MATH 3098	Modern Algebra (WI)
   SCTC 2396	Writing for Science and Technology (WI)
   MATH 4096	Senior Problem Solving (WI)	3
   Total Credit Hours		73-74

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   (F) - Fall only course
   (S) - Spring only course

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   Other courses are possible, subject to approval by a Mathematics faculty advisor.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2025-2026 Academic Year

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Other courses are possible, subject to approval by a Mathematics faculty advisor.