應用數學(Applied Mathematics)是數學的一個分支學科，集中于科技、工程、商科、工業等專業領域的數學理論應用。*(1)
就業展望
Students of applied math learn how to use math and statistics to solve problems in the applied sciences and engineering. Subjects of study include numerical analysis (approximation methods) and optimization theory (a decision-making technique).
以美國為例，應用數學典型職業及其薪水如下：
- 精算師（Actuary）：$106,680
- 審計員（Auditor）：$71,040
- 程序員（Computer Operator/Programmer）：$39,720
- 核工程師（Nuclear Engineer）：$107,140
- 數學家（Mathematician）：$101,280*(6)
- 統計師（Statistician） ：$79,570*(7)
- 應用軟件程序開發員（Software Developers, Applications）：$93,280*(8)
- 金融分析師（Financial Analysts）：$89,410*(9)
典型課程列表
| 微積分I-III | Calculus I-III |
| 物理學I-II | Physics I-II |
| 抽象代數 | Abstract Algebra |
| 微分方程 | Differential Equations |
| 應用概率 | Applied Probability |
| 復變函數 | Complex Variables |
| Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | |
| 矢量和張量微積分 | Vector and Tensor Calculus |
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注：課程列表為本科專業課程列表。
選校分析
建議申請在選校時考慮以下因素，再做決定：
- 是否在教學過程中進行大量實驗？本科生階段是否會與教授一起參與研究？
- 大學是否提供本碩連讀5年制課程？
- 學生課業是否繁重？
- 該專業更針對數學領域還是應用領域？
- 該專業是否開設相關的應用課程？
心理準備
“A person with a strong mathematical background is uniquely capable of expanding and changing his or her career path.” James Alexander, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Case Western Reserve University
Are You Ready To...?
Join a campus chapter of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics or other math organization
Take several high-level math classes at the same time
Attend lectures, labs, and computer-based courses
Take abstract concepts from your math classes and use them in your application classes
Work in two subjects, math and your “application” field, such as engineering
學生評價
Interested in using abstract ideas to solve real problems and able to make connections between two apparently unrelated topics, such as robotic control and math.*(12)
參考資料
(1)Applied mathematics Wikipedia
(2) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 15-2011 Actuaries US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(3) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 13-2011 Accountants and Auditors US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(4) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 43-9011 Computer Operators US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(5) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 17-2161 Nuclear Engineers US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(6) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 15-2021 Mathematicians US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(7) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 15-2041 Statisticians US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(8) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 15-1132 Software Developers, Applications US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(9) Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2012 13-2051 Financial Analysts Applications US Bureau of Labor Statistics
(10) HIGH SCHOOL COURSES College Board
(11) Major: Applied Mathematics The Princeton Review
(12) Major: Applied Mathematics College Board
學校列表
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