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MATH 342A - Methods of Applied Mathematics I

MATH 342A: Methods of Applied Mathematics I (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 252. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Artificial Intelligence and Computational Modeling for Physics Certificate (2026-27), Astronomy, B.A. (2026-27).

3 units
  • Major
  • 15 Units of Electives in Mathematics
  • And Nine Units of Electives
  • Six Units of Electives in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
  • PHYS 197
  • Required Courses
  • Physics B.A. in Preparation for High School Teaching
  • Core
  • Major (24 Units)
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)

Counts toward

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Vector analysis, divergence and Stokes’ theorem and related integral theorems. Matrix analysis, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Computer software packages for matrix applications, solving, and graphing differential equations.
Prerequisites
MATH 252. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #8323· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
30 of 30 seats open
Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 AM-9:50 AM · PSFA 374

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