Mathematics (BS)
The bachelor of science in mathematics is our most flexible curriculum. The mathematics and science requirements in the program along with the General Education Program in the humanities and social sciences ensure that graduates receive a broad education with a technical slant. At the same time, the large number of elective choices within the program makes it an appropriate curriculum for students with a variety of interests and career goals.
Undergraduate research opportunities include:
- Budapest Semester in Mathematics听
- Society for Undergraduate Mathematics听
- NC State Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematics听
- The Mathematical Biology Research Training Group听
- SUM Club
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Department of Mathematics
North Carolina State 福利逼站
Campus Box 8205
Raleigh, NC 27695
Dr. Alina Duca
Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Mathematics
SAS Hall 2108B
919.515.1875
anduca@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation (Verify Requirement) * | |||
| 颁翱厂听100 | Science of Change | 0 | |
| 辞谤听贰听115 | Introduction to Computing Environments | ||
| Communications and Advanced Writing | |||
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 | |
| Select one of the following Communications courses (Verify Requirement): * | 0 | ||
| Public Speaking | |||
| Interpersonal Communication | |||
| Argumentation and Advocacy | |||
| Science Communication and Public Engagement | |||
| Select one of the following Advanced Writing courses: | 3 | ||
| Communication for Engineering and Technology | |||
| Communication for Business and Management | |||
| Communication for Science and Research | |||
| Analysis of Scientific and Technical Writing | |||
| Basic Mathematics | |||
| 惭础听141 | Calculus I 1 | 4 | |
| 惭础听241 | Calculus II 1 | 4 | |
| 惭础听242 | Calculus III 1 | 4 | |
| 惭础听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| 惭础听341 | Applied Differential Equations I | 3 | |
| Basic Sciences 2 | |||
| Select one of the following two options for the Chemistry requirement: | 4 | ||
| Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | |||
| General Chemistry I for Students in Chemical Sciences and General Chemistry Laboratory I for Students in Chemical Sciences | |||
| Select one of the following two options for the Physics requirement: | 4 | ||
| 福利逼站 Physics I | |||
| Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | |||
| Select one of the following four options for the Additional Basic Science requirement: | 4 | ||
| Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | |||
| Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | |||
| Chemistry - A Quantitative Science and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | |||
| Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | |||
| Select one of the following Statistics courses: 3 | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory | |||
| Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression | |||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I | |||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II | |||
| Select one of the following introductory Programming courses: | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Computing: Python | |||
| Introduction to Computing-FORTRAN | |||
| Introduction to Computing - MATLAB | |||
| Statistical Programming | |||
| Introduction to Scientific Programming (Math) | |||
| Introduction to Computing - Java | |||
| Introduction to Scientific Computing | |||
| Advanced Mathematics | |||
| 惭础听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| 惭础听407 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors | 3 | |
| 惭础听425 | Mathematical Analysis I | 3 | |
| Math Electives 2 | 18 | ||
| Select one of the following three options for the Major Paper Requirement | 1 | ||
| Major Paper in Mathematics | |||
| Reading in Honors Mathematics | |||
| Independent Research in Mathematics | |||
| Major Electives | |||
| Science/Engineering/Business/Statistics Electives | 15 | ||
Students are advised to utilize their Major and Free Electives credits to explore a minor or a second major. Please be aware that several courses listed as Major Electives may have prerequisites or specific restrictions. | |||
Science/Engineering/Business/Statistics courses must be selected from the following: BIO/ZO 160, BIO 18*, BIO 200>, CE ***, CH ***, DSC ***, ECE ***, 贰颁滨听305, 贰颁滨听416, 贰惭厂听470, 贰惭厂听480, GN ***, ISE ***, MAE ***, MB ***, MEA ***, NE ***, NTR ***, OR ***, PY 200>, PB ***, ZO ***, ACC ***, BUS ***, EC ***, CSC ***, ST 300> (except 颁贬听100, 颁贬听111, CSC 100, CSC 200, 颁厂颁听226) | |||
| GEP Courses | |||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Social Sciences | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP Elective | 3 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Electives (Max 12 Hr S/U) | 12 | ||
Students are encouraged to use Free Electives credits to pursue a minor or second major. | |||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
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A grade of C or higher is required.
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At most one passing letter grade below C- is allowed.
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Students are strongly encouraged to complete a two-course sequence in Statistics.听 The preferred statistics sequence is ST 371 followed by ST 372, in which case ST 372 can be used as a Science/Engineering/Bus/Stat elective. Alternatives include: (MA 421 and ST 422) or (ST 421 and ST 422). If 惭础听421 is taken as an advanced math elective then 厂罢听422 will satisfy the ST requirement. If ST421 is taken as ST elective then ST 422 can be used as a听 Science/Engineering/Bus/Stat elective. ST 370 will be accepted only for students transferring into the Mathematics major having already taken ST 370.
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The Orientation and Communication verify requirements are satisfied by some General Education Program courses which could potentially double count.
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No more than 6 total credits from undergraduate research (MA 491), independent study (MA 499), or credit by examination may be used to meet program requirements (credit from AP exams or transfer credits is not included under this restriction).
听Math Electives
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA听325 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics | 3 | |
| MA听326 | Mathematical Foundations of Data Science | 3 | |
| MA听335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| LOG听335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| 惭础听341 | Applied Differential Equations I | 3 | |
| MA听351 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models | 3 | |
| MA听401 | Applied Differential Equations II | 3 | |
| MA听402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing | 3 | |
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry | 3 | |
| MA听410 | Theory of Numbers | 3 | |
| MA听412 | Long-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ST听412 | Long-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| MA听413 | Short-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ST听413 | Short-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| MA听414 | Foundations of Cryptography | 3 | |
| CSC听414 | Foundations of Cryptography | 3 | |
| MA听416 | Introduction to Combinatorics | 3 | |
| CSC听416 | Introduction to Combinatorics | 3 | |
| 惭础听421 | Introduction to Probability | 3 | |
| MA听426 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3 | |
| MA听427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| CSC听427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| MA听428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 | |
| CSC听428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 | |
| MA听432 | Mathematical Models in Life Sciences | 3 | |
| MA听437 | Applications of Algebra | 3 | |
| MA听450 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I | 3 | |
| MA听451 | Methods of Applied Mathematics II | 3 | |
| 惭础听491 | Reading in Honors Mathematics | 1-3 | |
| MA听501 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I | 3 | |
| MA听504 | Introduction to Mathematical Programming | 3 | |
| OR听504 | Introduction to Mathematical Programming | 3 | |
| MA听505 | Linear Programming | 3 | |
| ISE听505 | Linear Programming | 3 | |
| OR听505 | Linear Programming | 3 | |
| MA听513 | Introduction To Complex Variables | 3 | |
| MA听514 | Foundations of Cryptography | 3 | |
| CSC听514 | Foundations of Cryptography | 3 | |
| MA听515 | Analysis I | 3 | |
| MA听518 | Geometry of Curves and Surfaces | 3 | |
| MA听520 | Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| MA听521 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 | |
| MA听522 | Computer Algebra | 3 | |
| MA听523 | Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory | 3 | |
| MA听524 | Combinatorics I | 3 | |
| MA听526 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3 | |
| MA听528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| FIM听528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| ECG听528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| MBA听528 | Options and Derivatives Pricing | 3 | |
| MA听531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 | |
| E听531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 | |
| OR听531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 | |
| MA听532 | Ordinary Differential Equations I | 3 | |
| MA听534 | Introduction To Partial Differential Equations | 3 | |
| MA听537 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 | |
| MA听540 | Uncertainty Quantification for Physical and Biological Models | 3 | |
| MA听544 | Computer Experiments In Mathematical Probability | 3 | |
| MA听546 | Probability and Stochastic Processes I | 3 | |
| ST听546 | Probability and Stochastic Processes I | 3 | |
| MA听547 | Stochastic Calculus for Finance | 3 | |
| MA听548 | Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math | 3 | |
| FIM听548 | Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math | 3 | |
| MA听549 | Financial Risk Analysis | 3 | |
| FIM听549 | Financial Risk Analysis | 3 | |
| MA听551 | Introduction to Topology | 3 | |
| MA听555 | Introduction to Manifold Theory | 3 | |
| MA听561 | Set Theory and Foundations Of Mathematics | 3 | |
| MA听565 | Graph Theory | 3 | |
| CSC听565 | Graph Theory | 3 | |
| OR听565 | Graph Theory | 3 | |
| MA听573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 | |
| BMA听573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 | |
| MA听574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 3 | |
| BMA听574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 3 | |
| MA听580 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| CSC听580 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| MA听583 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 3 | |
| CSC听583 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 3 | |
| MA听584 | Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods | 3 | |
| MA听587 | Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Method | 3 | |
| MA听591 | Special Topics | 1-6 |
Major Paper Co-Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA听402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing | 3 | |
| MA听427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| CSC听427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| MA听428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 | |
| CSC听428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 | |
| MA听432 | Mathematical Models in Life Sciences | 3 | |
| MA听437 | Applications of Algebra | 3 | |
| 惭础听491 | Reading in Honors Mathematics | 1-6 | |
| 惭础听494 | Major Paper in Mathematics | 1 | |
| MA听573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 | |
| MA听574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 3 | |
| BMA听573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 | |
| BMA听574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 3 |
In-Depth Co-Req (Verify Requirement)
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA听325 &补尘辫;听惭础听341 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics and Applied Differential Equations I | 0 | |
| MA听326 &补尘辫;听MA听402 | Mathematical Foundations of Data Science and Mathematics of Scientific Computing | 0 | |
| 惭础听341 &补尘辫;听MA听401 | Applied Differential Equations I and Applied Differential Equations II | 0 | |
| 辞谤听MA听501 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I | ||
| 惭础听341 &补尘辫;听MA听432 | Applied Differential Equations I and Mathematical Models in Life Sciences | 0 | |
| MA听401 &补尘辫;听MA听450 | Applied Differential Equations II and Methods of Applied Mathematics I | 0 | |
| 辞谤听MA听451 | Methods of Applied Mathematics II | ||
| 惭础听407 &补尘辫;听MA听437 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors and Applications of Algebra | 0 | |
| 辞谤听MA听521 | Abstract Algebra I | ||
| 惭础听405 &补尘辫;听MA听520 | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Linear Algebra | 0 | |
| 辞谤听MA听523 | Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory | ||
| 惭础听407 &补尘辫;听MA听414 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors and Foundations of Cryptography | 0 | |
| 辞谤听CSC听414 | Foundations of Cryptography | ||
| 惭础听407 &补尘辫;听MA听521 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors and Abstract Algebra I | 0 | |
| 惭础听407 &补尘辫;听MA听514 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors and Foundations of Cryptography | 0 | |
| 辞谤听CSC听514 | Foundations of Cryptography | ||
| MA听408 &补尘辫;听MA听518 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry and Geometry of Curves and Surfaces | 0 | |
| MA听410 &补尘辫;听MA听416 | Theory of Numbers and Introduction to Combinatorics | 0 | |
| MA听412 &补尘辫;听MA听413 | Long-Term Actuarial Models and Short-Term Actuarial Models | 0 | |
| MA听416 &补尘辫;听MA听524 | Introduction to Combinatorics and Combinatorics I | 0 | |
| 惭础听421 &补尘辫;听MA听412 | Introduction to Probability and Long-Term Actuarial Models | 0 | |
| 辞谤听MA听413 | Short-Term Actuarial Models | ||
| 惭础听425 &补尘辫;听MA听426 | Mathematical Analysis I and Mathematical Analysis II | 0 | |
| 辞谤听MA听526 | Mathematical Analysis II | ||
| 惭础听425 &补尘辫;听MA听513 | Mathematical Analysis I and Introduction To Complex Variables | 0 | |
| 辞谤听MA听515 | Analysis I | ||
| MA听427 &补尘辫;听MA听428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I and Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 0 | |
| MA听450 &补尘辫;听MA听451 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I and Methods of Applied Mathematics II | 0 | |
| MA听515 &补尘辫;听MA听551 | Analysis I and Introduction to Topology | 0 | |
| MA听532 &补尘辫;听MA听534 | Ordinary Differential Equations I and Introduction To Partial Differential Equations | 0 | |
| MA听546 &补尘辫;听MA听547 | Probability and Stochastic Processes I and Stochastic Calculus for Finance | 0 | |
| MA听548 &补尘辫;听MA听549 | Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math and Financial Risk Analysis | 0 | |
| MA听573 &补尘辫;听MA听574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I and Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 0 | |
| MA听580 &补尘辫;听MA听583 | Numerical Analysis I and Introduction to Parallel Computing | 0 | |
| MA听584 &补尘辫;听MA听587 | Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods and Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Method | 0 | |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| 惭础听141 | Calculus I 1,2 | 4 |
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| 颁翱厂听100 | Science of Change | 2 |
| GEP requirement | 3 | |
| Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 14 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 惭础听241 | Calculus II 1,2 | 4 |
| 颁贬听101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science | 3 |
| 颁贬听102 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Introduction to Programming Elective 3 | 3 | |
| 颁翱惭听289 | Science Communication and Public Engagement | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 14 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 惭础听242 | Calculus III 1,2 | 4 |
| 惭础听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 1,2 | 3 |
| 笔驰听205 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I | 3 |
| 笔驰听206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | 1 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 惭础听341 | Applied Differential Equations I 1,2 | 3 |
| 惭础听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 2 | 3 |
| 厂罢听371 | Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory | 3 |
| Science/Engineering/ Business/Statistics Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 惭础听407 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors 2 | 3 |
| Advanced Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Advanced Writing Elective | 3 | |
| 笔驰听208 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II | 3 |
| 笔驰听209 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | 1 |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 惭础听425 | Mathematical Analysis I 2 | 3 |
| Science/Engineering/ Business/Statistics Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Mathematical Analysis II | ||
| Advanced Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| 惭础听494 | Major Paper in Mathematics | 1 |
| Science/Engineering/ Business/Statistics Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Advanced Mathematics Elective1 2 | 6 | |
| Science/Engineering/ Business/Statistics Elective | 3 | |
| 3 | ||
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 120 |
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
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At most one grade below a C- is permitted in Advanced Mathematics Electives. No grades below a C are permitted in MA 141, MA 241, MA 242, and MA 225.
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