AMEN FAQs
What courses fulfill the humanities and social science elective?
Not every humanities or social science course fulfills the College of Engineering HSS requirement. Visit the college’s website: http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/academics/policies/hss for a complete list of courses and requirements.
The Herbst Program of Humanities for Engineers offers small classes that are designed to fit well with one another in a coherent, interdisciplinary program. These courses also satisfy the humanities and social sciences requirement. For more information, please visit their website, http://engineering.colorado.edu/herbst
What is considered a passing grade?
Students must earn a D- or above in each course, unless the course is a prerequisite, then they must earn a C- or above.
What are the rules on taking courses Pass/Fail?
P/F credit is permitted only for courses used as electives or for courses above and beyond degree requirements. Students on academic probation may not elect the P/F option. The College of Engineering and Applied Science allows a maximum of six Pass/Fail credit hours per semester toward degree requirements. Pass/Fail hours counting toward graduation shall not exceed a cumulative total of 16. Transfer students are allowed one (1) hour Pass/Fail for every nine (9) hours completed in this College as a degree student under the Standard Grading System.
What are the graduation requirements?
In addition to satisfying all coursework requirements students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 for all courses attempted and for all courses that count toward graduation requirement, excluding P grades for courses taken Pass/Fail. (Pass/Fail courses do not count for graduation credit except as the free elective.) A grade point average of 2.25 is also required for all Math and Applied Math coursework.
How do I graduate with distinction?
Students in the college of Engineering graduating with a minimum of a 3.7, 3.8 or 3.9 GPA are awarded the honorifics "cum laude", "magna cum laude", and "summa cum laude", respectively. These students must have earned at least 50 semester hours on the Boulder campus. Grades earned during the semester immediately prior to graduation are not considered.
Am I allowed to obtain a double degree?
It is possible to obtain a double major in two engineering disciplines or one degree in engineering and a second degree from a department in another college or school of the University. Students must satisfy curricula for both programs. Applied Math majors pursuing a double major within the College of Engineering must complete a minimum of 143 credit hours. Applied Math majors pursuing a double degree with the second degree from a department outside of the College of Engineering must complete a minimum of 158 credit hours.
Transfer students pursuing double degrees must compete a minimum of 75 semester credit hours as a degree student in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and must satisfy all other stipulations regarding total hours required and approval of all coursework by both departments concerned.
Does the College of Engineering have an Honors Program?
Yes! The college introduced an Engineering Honors Program in fall 2006, which offers high-achieving students the opportunity for an outstanding engineering education. The complete Honors Program will be phased in over several years, but it is anticipated that students will benefit from close faculty interaction and mentoring, have preferential access to courses designated as "Honors" courses, and will write and defend a senior honors thesis. The program will be a coherent multi-year program, with optional, but strongly encouraged summer elements. Students will be able to enter the program at anytime from the first semester of their freshman year through the first semester of their junior year.
Scot Douglass, a faculty member of the college's Herbst Program of Humanities, serves as faculty director. For more information, contact him at 303-492-6021 or Scot.douglass@colorado.edu.
Who do I contact if I need assistance with registration?
Contact the Student Coordinator for Applied Math, ECOT 225, (303) 492-4668, amassist@colorado.edu
How do I become involved with student organizations in Applied Math?
Students have excellent opportunities to become involved in discipline-related activities outside of the classroom. Associated with the department is the undergraduate chapter of the Society of Industrial Applied Mathematicians (SIAM). This student group helps stimulate interest in applied math through seminars, contests (Putnam and the Mathematical Modeling Contest in Modeling) and social venues where students get to know other majors and faculty members. All undergraduates are encouraged to participate. For additional information on SIAM, please visit the website: http://amath.colorado.edu/index.php?page=siam--undergraduate-chapter
Who is my advisor? How often should I see my advisor?
There are four faculty advisors in Applied Mathematics. You are required to meet with your advisor at least once per semester. Before meeting with your advisor, you should (1) update your degree audit with the courses you have taken or are currently enrolled in and (2) prepare a list of courses you plan to take in the semesters remaining before you graduate. Advisors are assigned by your class standing – see the department (ECOT 225) for a list of advisors.
Are there additional advising resources?
Yes! Please see http://amath.colorado.edu/cmsms/ and follow the links to the undergraduate degree program for APPM. Also, the engineering advising page at http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/academics/advising-and-registration has many helpful links.
How do I petition the Undergraduate Committee?
Send a letter or email to the chair of the undergraduate committee (Anne Dougherty, adougher@Colorado.edu) explaining your request and supplying all necessary documentation to support your request.
Can I participate in a Study Abroad program?
Yes! Many Applied Math students have participated in various programs over the years and have benefited from this broadening experience. You will need to work with both your applied math advisor and the Office of International Education (http://studyabroad.colorado.edu/) to plan your study abroad program.
What should I do if I’m considering attending graduate school?
Students considering graduate school should consult their advisor early in their undergraduate education. Students are strongly advised to take both APPM 4440 and APPM 4450 (or MATH 3001 and MATH 4001) in preparation for graduate study.
Where do I find information on careers and internships?
Talk to your faculty advisor and read your email from Applied Math. We frequently receive information on careers and internships and will forward it on to our majors and minors. Most importantly, visit Career Services in the Center for Community (http://www.Colorado.EDU/careerservices/). You should visit their office at least once in your freshman year, and more frequently after that.
How do I enroll in an Independent Study?
Independent Study is for students interested in knowing more about a topic not covered in the regular curriculum. Students should propose a research project to any department faculty member. See the Applied Math Department office for more information on independent study and for applications.
