Mathematics, B.S.

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Mathematics forms the backbone of many scientific fields. It provides the theory and methods essential to understanding the fundamentals of such areas as physics, engineering, and computer science. With a firm grasp of mathematics, you’ll have the widest possible base from which to launch explorations of related disciplines.

The School of Engineering's BS in Mathematics program prepares you for success. Our students benefit not only from a full spectrum of math courses but from hands-on experience in the real world. We provide this through unique internship opportunities at organizations such as MIT Lincoln Laboratories, Verizon, Credit Suisse First Boston, New York Hall of Science, and the CIA.

Our students have the freedom to pursue varied and exciting careers, math majors can become software designers, biostatisticians, industrial engineers, imaging scientists, aerospace mathematicians, and economists. Today, mathematicians find rewarding work in a wide range of companies, including investment banks and government organizations like the National Security Agency.

Curriculum

Goals and Objective

Command of core areas in both pure and applied mathematics, including but not limited to real and complex analysis, linear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations.
Mastery of a particular applied or engineering field and how mathematics is used in that field.
Readiness for a variety of career options following graduation, including, but not limited to graduate study in applied mathematics, engineering, medicine, as well as professional careers in consulting, business & finance, and technology.

Rationale

The Tandon B.S. in Mathematics program is designed to provide a student with the knowledge and skills needed to both start a career in a mathematically-oriented field and adapt easily to changes in both the field and one’s career directions. The program has the following components:

A core set of required fundamental mathematics courses
Mathematics electives
A cohesive set of courses that focus on a particular field of engineering or applied science. The student works together with their advisor to choose these courses appropriately.

Students must complete 121 credits, as defined below, to graduate from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Please note that the curriculum that follows applies to students who begin classes in the Fall of 2017 or later. For students who enter the NYU Tandon School of Engineering prior to that date, please refer to the bulletin website: curriculum and typical course schedule for students entering prior to Fall 2017.

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering also offers a Physics and Mathematics, B.S. which is a dual major in both subjects.

Courses

Required Courses

Core Mathematics Requirements (41 Credits)

MA-UY 1002 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MA-UY 1024 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MA-UY 1324 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MA-UY 1124 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MA-UY 1424 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

MA-UY 153 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 2114 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 4613 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 108 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 2233 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 4413 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 4433 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 4113 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 4423 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
MA-UY 239 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

Other Required Courses (28 Credits)

EG-UY 1001 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
CS-UY 1114 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
CM-UY 1004 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
PH-UY 1013 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
PH-UY 2023 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
PH-UY 2033 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
PH-UY 2121 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
PH-UY 2131 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
EXPOS-UA 1 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
EXPOS-UA 2 Please refer to the bulletin for more information

Electives

Math Electives (9 Credits)

Students should select three math elective courses totaling at least 9 credits.

Other Electives (28 Credits)

Students are required to take 16 credits in the humanities and social sciences. Note: EXPOS-UA 1 and EXPOS-UA 2 do not count toward the Humanities and Social Sciences Elective requirement of 16 credits.
12 credits are reserved for free electives, with advisor’s approval.

Engineering Component (15 Credits)

Students should select five engineering courses totaling at least 15 credits in Engineering Components. The Engineering Component of the B.S. in Mathematics Program must be in at least one of the following disciplines:

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Interdisciplinary components involving two or more of the fields above will be considered. The courses comprising a math major’s engineering component must be approved in advance by an official Mathematics Department advisor.

Sample engineering courses in Engineering Components are listed under the Sample Course Schedule section.

Total: 121 Credits

Minor and Double Major

Minor in Mathematics

A student not majoring in math or math/physics can obtain a minor in mathematics by fulfilling the following requirements:

16 credits of math courses
At least 8 credits of math courses must be in addition to the major's math requirements
At least 8 of the 16 credits must be taken while enrolled at Tandon
Minimum 2.0 minor GPA

All courses used for the Minor in Mathematics must be pre-approved by the Math Department Advisor. Courses with similar content cannot be used towards the minor.

Dual Major in Mathematics and Physics

You may also pursue a dual major in mathematics and physics. Advisers from both the mathematics and physics programs must approve specific course requirements for the 128-credit degree.