Working closely with faculty, you will have the chance not only to learn advanced mathematical methods but also to individually tailor your academic program to match your unique interests and needs.
About the Applied Mathematics Area of Concentration
For students with strong analytical skills, technical abilities and hands-on experiences, the Applied Mathematics Area of Concentration at New College is designed to provide you with the foundations of mathematics and the skills needed to apply them to the real-world.
While this dynamic and fast-growing field once had a heavy emphasis on physics, today at New College and around the world it combines the use of advanced mathematical methods in seeking answers to complex problems in the biological sciences, engineering and industry. Many New College students pursue an Applied Mathematics AOC all on its own, while others combine the major with studies in Biology, Physics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science and other concentrations in what we call a “slash” degree.
Featured Course
MATH 4400
Mathematical Modeling
This course is designed to introduce students the elements of mathematical modeling and dynamical systems. During the course of the semester, the students will come to understand how mathematical models are formulated for the systems evolving in both discrete and continuous time, and how their short and long term behaviors can be studied by combination of mathematical analysis, numerical solutions and computer simulations. Programming is an integral part of this course, and students will have opportunity to learn basics of the scientific computing package Matlab, and do hands-on applications on the computer throughout the semester. Examples will be given from physics, biology, chemistry and economics, when possible.
Recent Courses
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Mathematical Modeling
- Mathematics Seminar
- Numerical Methods
- Probability I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Thinking
Career Outcomes
New College graduates from the Applied Mathematics program have gone on to graduate programs, interned with research institutions, and pursued careers in data analysis, engineering and technology in large and small companies across multiple industries. Fields that fit will applied mathematics degree include:
- Actuarial Analysis
- Data Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Financial Analysis
- Software Development
Contact Us
Natural Sciences Division
Phone Number
Email Address
Location
Heiser Natural Sciences Complex 172C
Applied Mathematics Faculty
Christopher Kottke
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Patrick McDonald
Professor of Mathematics
Eirini Poimenidou
Professor of Mathematics
Necmettin Yildirim
Professor of Mathematics
Soo Bong Chae Chair of Applied Mathematics