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Mathematics, B.S.

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)
- 4 Credits Calculus I for Engineers MA-UY 1024
Or
- 4 Credits Calculus II for Engineers MA-UY 1124
Or
- MA-UY 153 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 4 Credits Calculus III: Multi-dimensional Calculus MA-UY 2114
- MA-UY 4613 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- MA-UY 108 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 3 Credits Introduction to Probability MA-UY 2233
- 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)
- 1 Credits Engineering and Technology Forum EG-UY 1001
- 4 Credits Introduction to Programming & Problem Solving CS-UY 1114
- CM-UY 1004 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 3 Credits Mechanics PH-UY 1013
- 3 Credits Electricity, Magnetism, & Fluids PH-UY 2023
- 3 Credits Waves, Optics, & Thermodynamics PH-UY 2033
- 1 Credits General Physics Laboratory I PH-UY 2121
- 1 Credits General Physics Laboratory II PH-UY 2131
- 4 Credits Writing As Inquiry EXPOS-UA 1
- 4 Credits The Advanced College Essay EXPOS-UA 2
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.
Sample Course Schedule
B.S. in Mathematics
Here's a look at what your schedule might look like as you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at the School of Engineering.
First Year
Fall Semester
- 4 Credits Calculus I for Engineers MA-UY 1024
or
- MA-UY 1324 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- MA-UY 1002 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- CM-UY 1004 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 4 Credits Writing As Inquiry EXPOS-UA 1
- 1 Credits Engineering and Technology Forum EG-UY 1001
Spring Semester
- 4 Credits Calculus II for Engineers MA-UY 1124
or
- 3 Credits Mechanics PH-UY 1013
- 4 Credits The Advanced College Essay EXPOS-UA 2
- 4 Credits Introduction to Programming & Problem Solving CS-UY 1114
Second Year
Fall Semester
- MA-UY 153 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 3 Credits Electricity, Magnetism, & Fluids PH-UY 2023
- 1 Credits General Physics Laboratory I PH-UY 2121
Engineering Course #1, Credits: 3.00
Spring Semester
- 4 Credits Calculus III: Multi-dimensional Calculus MA-UY 2114
- 3 Credits Waves, Optics, & Thermodynamics PH-UY 2033
- 1 Credits General Physics Laboratory II PH-UY 2131
Engineering Course #2, Credits: 3.00
Third Year
Fall Semester
- MA-UY 4613 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- MA-UY 108 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
Engineering Course #3, Credits: 3.00
Free Elective #1, Credits: 3.00
Spring Semester
- 3 Credits Introduction to Probability MA-UY 2233
- MA-UY 4413 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- MA-UY 4433 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
Engineering Course #4, Credits: 3.00
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
- MA-UY 4113 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- MA-UY 4423 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
Free Elective #2, Credits: 3.00
Engineering Course #5, Credits: 3.00
Spring Semester
Math Elective #2, Credits: 3.00Math Elective #3, Credits: 3.00
Free Elective #3, Credits: 3.00
Free Elective #4, Credits: 3.00
Sample Engineering Components
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
- 2 Credits Introduction to Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering CBE-UY 1002
- 4 Credits Analysis of Chemical and Biomolecular Processes CBE-UY 2124
- 3 Credits Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Thermodynamics CBE-UY 3153
- 3 Credits Transport I CBE-UY 3313
- 3 Credits Transport II CBE-UY 3323
Civil Engineering
- CE-UY 2113 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- CE-UY 2123 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 3 Credits Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics CE-UY 2213
- CE-UY 3122 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 3 Credits Structural Analysis CE-UY 3133
- 3 Credits Transportation Engineering CE-UY 2343
Computer Engineering
- 4 Credits Introduction to Programming & Problem Solving CS-UY 1114
- EE-UY 1012 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- EE-UY 2013 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- EE-UY 2024 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 4 Credits Digital Logic and State Machine Design CS-UY 2204
Computer Science
- 4 Credits Object Oriented Programming CS-UY 2124
- 4 Credits Data Structures and Algorithms CS-UY 1134
- 3 Credits Design & Analysis of Algorithms CS-UY 2413
CS-UY 2xxx or Upper Level Elective 4 Credits
Electrical Engineering
- EE-UY 2013 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- EE-UY 2024 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- EE-UY 3054 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- EE-UY 3114 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- EE-UY 3124 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
Mechanical Engineering
- 3 Credits Introduction to Materials Science ME-UY 2813
- ME-UY 2811 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 3 Credits Statics ME-UY 2213
- ME-UY 2211 Please refer to the bulletin for more information
- 3 Credits Thermodynamics ME-UY 3333
- 3 Credits Mechanics of Materials ME-UY 3213
- 3 Credits Fluid Mechanics ME-UY 3313