AMS 488, iNTERNSHIP IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Catalog Description:  Participation in local, state, national, or international private enterprise, public agencies, or nonprofit institutions.  To obtain pernmission to register for the course, students are required to submit proof that the work is related to their studies.  During the semester, the student will submit progress reports and a final report on their experience to the client and to the department.  May be repeated up to a limit of six credits.

 

INITIAL OFFERING:  FALL 2025

Prerequisites: AMS major and permission of department. 

0-3 credits
A-F grading

Offered every semester starting Fall 2025

GPNC  is NOT offered for this course

Textbook: No text 

SBC:  EXP+, WRTD

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Research an assigned topic in an area of applied mathematics or statistics, using textbooks and media sources to write a summary report of findings.
2. Organize and develop writing skills through the writing and revision process while completing the research report.
3. Develop time management skills through the process of research and writing, and through schedule meetings with the supervising faculty member.