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Undergraduate: Applied Mathematics and Statistics

  • Program Overview

    Applied Math and Statistics (AMS)

    The Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) major is a professional B.S. program that prepares graduates for quantitative careers in business and industry with a toolkit of applicable mathematical techniques and problem-solving strategies primarily drawn from probability and statistics, operations research, and actuarial mathematics.  Many AMS students choose to combine AMS with an additional major or minor. Students can plan programs of study according to their career plans and interests, in various areas of applied mathematics and statistics.  In addition, some students may consider accelerated programs that combine B.S. with a Master's program.

  • Degrees and Requirements

    Requirements for the Major and Minor in Applied Math and Statistics (AMS)

    Acceptance into the Applied Mathematics and Statistics Major

    Qualified freshman and transfer students who have indicated their interest in the major on their applications may be admitted directly as a degree major or as a pre-major. Pre-majors are placed into the Area of Interest (AOI) program and to be eligible for the degree, they must be admitted to and declare the major. The requirements and application process for matriculation are detailed below. Students admitted to other programs within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) follow the same admissions process as students in the AOI program. Students in programs outside of CEAS (non-CEAS students) and double major applicants may apply for admission to the degree program following a separate process, outlined below.

    Intellectual honesty and academic integrity are cornerstones of academic and scholarly work. The department may table any applications for major/minor admission until academic judiciary matters are resolved. An academic judiciary matter will be identified by a grade of “Q” in the instance of a first offense.

    Area of Interest and Other CEAS Students (excluding double major applicants)
    Applications for major admission from AOI and other CEAS students are reviewed twice per year and must be received by January 5 for Spring admission and June 5 for Fall admission. Students who submit their application on time will be admitted if they meet the following requirements:

        • Grades of B-minus or better in linear algebra (AMS 210 or MAT 211) and multivariable calculus (AMS 261 or MAT 203 or MAT         205),
        • An overall GPA of 2.8 or better in all attempts of calculus (calculus I, II, III, A, B, C) and linear algebra,
        • At most one of the courses in calculus (calculus I, II, III, A, B, C) and linear algebra may be repeated, and
        • Completion of course evaluations for all transferred courses that are to be used to meet requirements of the major.

    Students must complete these requirements no later than one year after they enroll in the first course that applies towards major entry. Students must apply for admission by the application deadline immediately following completion of the above requirements, but no later than the one year limit. Admission of AOI students and other CEAS students who apply late will follow the process of Non-CEAS Students and Double Major Applicants below.

    Non-CEAS Students and Double Major Applicants
    Applications for major admission from non-CEAS students and double major applicants are reviewed twice per year and must be received by January 5 for Spring admission and June 5 for Fall admission. Students who do not meet the requirements for AOI admission above will not be considered. Fulfilling the requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Admission is competitive and contingent upon program capacity.

    Requirements for the Major

    The major in Applied Mathematics and Statistics leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Completion of the major requires approximately 46 credits.

    Study Within the Area of the Major

    1. Required courses in Applied Math and Statistics

    • AMS 151, AMS 161 Applied Calculus I, II
    • AMS 210 or MAT 211 Applied Linear Algebra
    • AMS 261 or MAT 203 Applied Calculus III

    Note: The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for AMS 151, AMS 161 in major requirements or prerequisites:
    MAT 125, MAT 126, MAT 127 or MAT 131, MAT 132 or MAT 141, MAT 142

    2. One AMS approved computing course; approved AMS courses may include

    • AMS 325 Computing and Programming Fundamentals in Applied Mathematics and Statistics (only if not being used to satisfy 3(d) below)
    • CSE 101 Computer Science Principles
    • CSE 114 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
    • ESG 111 Programming for Engineers

    3. 27 credits of AMS courses numbered 301 and above, or approved non-AMS upper-division mathematically oriented courses, subject to the following constraints:

    (a) AMS 301 must be taken
    (b) Either AMS 310 (Survey of Probability and Statistics) or AMS 311 (Probability Theory) must be taken
    (c) Either AMS 315 or AMS 361 or MAT 303 must be taken.
    (d) At most 6 of the remaining 18 credits can be counted from the following courses: AMS 475, AMS 476, AMS 487, non-AMS upper division mathematically oriented courses. Typical non- AMS upper division mathematically oriented courses are ECO 321, ECO 348, CSE designated courses numbered 302 and above (excluding 312), and MAT designated courses numbered 310 and above.

    4. Upper-Division Writing Requirement: 

    All degree candidates must demonstrate skill in written English at a level acceptable for Applied Mathematics and Statistics majors. AMS students must register for a course designated by the University as WRTD (e.g., AMS 300). 

    Grading

    All courses taken to satisfy requirements 1, 2, and 3 above must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a grade of C or higher.

    Double Majors

    The Department urges students in other majors who are considering a double major with AMS first to select individual AMS courses on the basis of their academic interests or career plans. Only after a student has taken several AMS courses should he or she decide on this as a second major.

    On the other hand, AMS students are strongly encouraged to double major (or to minor) in another discipline. Popular choices for AMS double majors include computer science and economics.

    Actuarial Science

    The AMS major covers the mathematical sciences topics tested in the first actuarial examination and part of the second actuarial examination. For more information about actuarial science as well as study materials to help prepare for actuarial examinations, students should see the Department's actuarial advisor. Also see the Web site http://www.soa.org for details.

    The Accelerated B.S./M.S. Program in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

    The accelerated B.S./M.S. program in applied mathematics and statistics allows students with superior academic records to use up to six graduate credits toward both the B.S. and M.S. degree requirements, thus reducing the normal time required to complete both programs to five years (ten semesters). For detailed program requirements, please refer to the Graduate Bulletin.

    The advantage of the accelerated program is that the M.S. degree can be earned in less time than that required by the traditional course of study. The M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics normally requires three to four semesters of study after completion of a bachelor's degree. The in-depth training of a master's degree is required by many employers for professional positions in applied mathematics and statistics (beyond beginning programmer analyst jobs).

    For more details about the B.S./M.S. program, see the undergraduate program director or graduate studies director in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

    The Combined B.S./M.P.H. Program in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

    The combined B.S./M.P.H. program allows students with superior academic records to use up to 12 graduate credits toward both the B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and the M.A. in Public Health degree requirements, thus reducing the normal time required to complete both programs to five years (ten semesters). For detailed program requirements, please refer to the Grad­uate Bulletin or contact the undergrad­uate program director in Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics or graduate studies director in the Department of Public Health.

    Requirements for the Minor

    The minor in Applied Mathematics and Statistics is designed for students who take a limited amount of mathematics in their major. The AMS minor must include at least 18 credits in courses that are not used to satisfy the requirements of the student's primary major; therefore, students in majors requiring a substantial amount of mathematics may find that a double major with AMS requires fewer credits. Admission to the minor is competitive and contingent upon program capacity.

    A.  Calculus: AMS 151, AMS 161 (See Note)
    B.  Linear algebra: AMS 210 or MAT 211 
    C.  Core AMS courses: AMS 301 and AMS 310 or AMS 311
    D.  AMS electives: three additional 300+ level AMS courses with the exception of AMS 300, 301, 310 or 311 if used as a requirement in C. At most one of the AMS upper division electives can be from among AMS 475, 476, 487.

    Note:  The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for AMS 151, AMS 161 in requirements for the minor or prerequisites:

    MAT 125, MAT 126, MAT 127
    or MAT 131, MAT 132
    or MAT 141, MAT 142
    or Level 9 on the MPE

  • Sequence

    Sample Course Sequence for the Major in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

    For more information about SBC courses that fulfill major requirements, click here.

    FRESHMAN

    FALL Credits
    First Year Seminar 101 1
    WRT 102 3
    AMS 151 (QPS) 3
    SBC 3
    SBC 3
    Total 13
     
    SPRING Credits
    First Year Seminar 102 1
    AMS 161 3
    CSE 101 (TECH) 3
    SBC
    3
    SBC
     3
    Elective 3
     Total 16
     
    SOPHOMORE

    FALL Credits
    AMS 210 (STEM+) 3
    AMS 261 (STEM+) 4
    SBC 3
    SBC 3
    Elective
    3
     Total  16
     
    SPRING Credits
    AMS 301 (STEM+)
     3
    AMS 310 (STEM+)  3
    SBC 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
     Total 15
     
    JUNIOR

    FALL Credits
    AMS 3xx (SBS+)
    3
    AMS 315 (ESI, CER)  3
    Elective  3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
     Total 15
     
    SPRING Credits
    AMS 3xx 3
    AMS 3xx 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
    Elective  3
     Total  15
     
    SENIOR

    FALL Credits
    AMS 3xx   3
    AMS 3xx (WRTD)  3
    Elective  3
    Elective 3
    Elective  3
    AMS 300 (WRTD, SPK) 1
     Total 16
     
    SPRING Credits
    AMS 4xx (EXP+)  3 
    Elective 3
    Elective  3 
    Elective  3
    Elective  3
      Total  15

     

     

    Notes:
    ** Consult the department for appropriate courses.

    • The following AMS courses satisfy SBS+: AMS 316, 335, 341, and 342
    • The following AMS courses satisfy EXP+: AMS 333, 394, 412, 475, and 487
    • The following AMS courses satisfy ESI and CER: AMS 315, 394, and 412
    • The following AMS courses satisfy WRTD: AMS 300, 318, and 333
  • Contact

    Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS)

    Major and Minor in Applied Mathematics and Statistics

    Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

    Chair: Joseph Mitchell

    Undergraduate Program Director: Esther Arkin

    Email: Esther.Arkin@stonybrook.edu

    Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Cathy Arrighetta

    Office: P-139B Math Tower

    Phone: (631) 632-8370   

    Website: http://www.ams.stonybrook.edu

    Students majoring in Applied Mathematics and Statistics often double major in one of the following: Computer Science (CSE), Economics (ECO), Information Systems (ISE)

     

     

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