Major Field of Study (MFS)

• 442-480 - Mathematics, Computer and Physical Sciences
• 443-447 - Computer Science and Other Applied Mathematics

443 - Applied Mathematics - General

The study of the application of the principles of mathematics for the purpose of facilitating the description, analysis and solution of scientific, industrial or engineering problems. This field covers areas ranging from the study of supersonic flow, ocean waves, the structure of space-time and the properties of atoms and molecules expressed in mathematics form.

• Example Program Names:

  • Applied Math
  • Applied Mathematics