Others undertake co-op programs within industry. Applied Mathematics, M.S. Areas include differential equations, asymtotic analysis, functional analysis, numerical analysis, mathematical programming, and applied geometry. Mathematical modeling and applications of mathematics in the physical sciences, biological sciences, and engineering are also emphasized. The Applied Science degree prepares graduates with traditional discipline-oriented backgrounds to work in industrial, governmental, or other occupations that are interdisciplinary in nature. Available concentrations include microelectronics manufacturing, optimization and statistics, polymer science and engineering, applied groundwater science, bioinformatics, parallel and scientific computation, photonics, chemistry and entrepreneurship, and analytical and environmental chemistry to name a few.
Students have the flexibility to create a plan of study that meets their needs and interests.
Doctoral study is accommodated through the Biology and Chemistry departments. The program emphasizes close interaction between students and advisors in designing individual plans of study. Chemistry, M.S., Ph.D. Research areas are analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, medicinal chemistry, natural products synthesis, solid-state chemistry and crystal growth, electrochemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, photochemistry, planetary atmospheric chemistry, polymer and materials chemistry, theoretical chemistry, surface and colloid science, and spectroscopy. Occasionally, a student arranges research in a related area of mathematics or engineering. Entering students are expected to have a solid background in computer science and mathematics, including several higher-level programming languages, data structures, computer organization, calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics.