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Applied & Computational Mathematics at Kettering University
Dr. Leszek Gawarecki lgawarec@kettering.edu
Department Head 810_762_9557
Kettering University
1700 West Third Avenue Dept FAX: 810_762_9796
Flint, Michigan 48504_4898 TOLL FREE: 800_955_4464

Students majoring in applied mathematics at Kettering University with concentration in Applied & Computational Mathematics will study classical and modern mathematical topics related to scientific and engineering disciplines. This concentration includes courses that emphasize the modeling of physical systems from theoretical and practical perspectives as well as courses that emphasize practical scientific computations. Depending on the student's interests, the student will also complete a sequence of courses in engineering applications or computer science.

The curriculum for applied mathematics includes core mathematics courses that are common to both concentrations. These core courses comprise about one quarter of the total credits in the program. Considerable emphasis is placed on additional core courses in science, management and humanities.


Kettering University is currently in the final stages of a major curriculum reform process. If there are any differences between the information on this page and the Catalog, the Catalog takes precedence.


The applied mathematics student interacts regularly with engineering departments through core and other required courses appropriate to the concentrations in Applied & Computational Mathematics and Applied Statistics. A substantial number of electives provides flexibility for greater breadth or depth of study in mathematics or its applications.

In addition to the core mathematics courses taken by all mathematics majors at Kettering University, the student with concentration in Applied & Computational Mathematics will also take the following courses:

Course # Course Name Credit Hours

MATH-328Methods of Applied Mathematics 4
MATH-416Vector Analysis 4
MATH-418Intermediate Differential Equations or
MATH-423Partial Differential Equations 4
Engineering Applications/CPSC Sequence 16

TOTAL: 28

The student majoring in mathematics with concentration in Applied & Computational Mathematics will develop an engineering applications sequence or computer science sequence with the assistance of an academic advisor. The following are examples of possible sequences.
Computer Science Sequence
CS-101 Computing and Algorithms I
CS-102 Computing and Algorithms II
CS-203 Computing and Algorithms III
CS-312 Theory of Computation, OR
CS-421 Applied Graph Theory
Mechanical Engineering Sequence
MECH-210 Mechanics I
MECH-212 Mechanics II
MECH-310 Mechanics III
MECH-320 Thermodynamics
Electrical Engineering Sequence
EE-210 Circuits I
EE-240 Electromagnetic Fields & Applications
EE-340 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
EE-348 Electromagnetic Compatibility
Industrial Engineering Sequence
IEN-241 Systems Management I: Engineering Cost Analysis
IEN-321 Systems Modeling I: Deterministic Models
IEN-342 Systems Management II: Project Planning, Scheduling & Management
IEN-422 Systems Modeling II: Stochastic Models


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Last modified: 08/04/08

Mathematics Department Kettering University
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