应用数学(Applied Mathematics)是数学的一个分支学科，集中于科技、工程、商科、工业等专业领域的数学理论应用。*(1)
就业展望
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).
以美国为例，应用数学典型职业及其薪水如下：
- 精算师（Actuary）：$106,680
- 审计员（Auditor）：$71,040
- 程序员（Computer Operator/Programmer）：$39,720
- 核工程师（Nuclear Engineer）：$107,140
- 数学家（Mathematician）：$101,280*(6)
- 统计师（Statistician） ：$79,570*(7)
- 应用软件程序开发员（Software Developers, Applications）：$93,280*(8)
- 金融分析师（Financial Analysts）：$89,410*(9)
典型课程列表
| 微积分I-III | Calculus I-III |
| 物理学I-II | Physics I-II |
| 抽象代数 | Abstract Algebra |
| 微分方程 | Differential Equations |
| 应用概率 | Applied Probability |
| 复变函数 | Complex Variables |
| Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | |
| 矢量和张量微积分 | Vector and Tensor Calculus |
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注：课程列表为本科专业课程列表。
选校分析
建议申请在选校时考虑以下因素，再做决定：
- 是否在教学过程中进行大量实验？本科生阶段是否会与教授一起参与研究？
- 大学是否提供本硕连读5年制课程？
- 学生课业是否繁重？
- 该专业更针对数学领域还是应用领域？
- 该专业是否开设相关的应用课程？
心理准备
“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
学生评价
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)
参考资料
(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
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