Applied Mathematics Applied mathematics is a field of growing importance with strong links to other areas of mathematics, to computer sciences and to applications. The strengths of the UCLA applied mathematics faculty are in differential equations, numerical analysis, sci entific computing, and in applications to fluid flow. The Department also has specialists in game theory, control theory, and geophysics.
Students often take courses in other departments as well.
Applied mathemat ics students are encouraged to take Math 245AB, Math 246AB, and the 266 and 269 sequences. These courses prepare students for the qualifying exams in real analysis, complex analysis, applied differential equations, and numerical analysis, respectively. Basic courses in outside areas prepare students for the outside field examination and also provide the background so that students may begin mathematical research in that area. Students should seek more informati on about appropriate courses in other departments from their faculty advisor. These courses prepare students for advanced work in specific areas.