Applied Mathematics (BS)
The B.S. program in Applied Mathematics shares many basic features with the B.S. program in Mathematics. The primary difference is that this program includes a strong interdisciplinary concentration in a related field. The applied concentration, which must be approved by a student鈥檚 adviser, should be structured to promote specific career or educational objectives.
Undergraduate research opportunities include:
- 听Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics听
- NC State Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematics听
- The Mathematical Biology Research Training Group听
- Industrial Mathematical & Statistical Modeling (鈥婭MSM鈥�) Program by SAMSI
- Study abroad opportunities in applied mathematics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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation (verify requirement) 1 | 0 | |
| 颁翱厂听100 | Science of Change | 0 |
| 辞谤听贰听115 | Introduction to Computing Environments | |
| Communication and Advanced Writing | ||
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| Select one of the following Communication courses (Verify Requirement): 1 | 0 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
| Language, Communication, and Culture | ||
| 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 2 | 4 |
| 惭础听242 | Calculus III 5 | 4 |
| 惭础听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 5 | 3 |
| 惭础听341 | Applied Differential Equations I 5 | 3 |
| Basic Science 3 | ||
| Courses must be taken from two different disciplines | 8 | |
| 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 | ||
| Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | ||
| 福利逼站 Physics I | ||
| Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | ||
| Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
| Additional GEP Natural Sciences | 4 | |
| Select one of the following three options for the Statistics requirement: 4 | 6 | |
| Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory and Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II | ||
| Select one of the following Introduction to Programming courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computing: Python | ||
| Introduction to Computing - MATLAB | ||
| Introduction to Computing - Java | ||
| Computer-Based Modeling for Industrial Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Scientific Programming (Math) | ||
| Introduction to Scientific Computing | ||
| Statistical Programming | ||
| Advanced Mathematics 5, 6 | ||
| 惭础听402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing | 3 |
| 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 |
| Select one of the following Methods of Applied Math Electives: | 3 | |
| Methods of Applied Mathematics I | ||
| Methods of Applied Mathematics II | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | ||
| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | ||
| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | ||
| Math Electives 5 | 9 | |
| Select one of the following three options for the Major Paper Requirement | 1 | |
| Reading in Honors Mathematics | ||
| Major Paper in Mathematics | ||
| Independent Research in Mathematics | ||
| In-Depth Co-Requirement (Verify Requirement) | ||
| Major Electives | ||
| Applied Electives | 15 | |
Applied electives are courses intended for students looking to deepen their expertise and apply mathematical concepts across various interdisciplinary fields. This category consists of 15 credit hours, with a minimum of 9 hours of advanced 300-level courses or above, ensuring students engage with complex, real-world problems through a mathematical lens. Students should consider these electives as foundational components for their career paths, choosing courses that resonate with their academic interests. These classes may or may not all be mathematics courses. The selection should focus on leveraging advanced mathematical tools, encouraging a hands-on approach to learning and problem-solving. Students are encouraged to use Advised Elective credits to pursue a minor or a second major. Students are encouraged to collaborate with their academic advisors and/or the Undergraduate Program Director to develop a well-defined plan that aligns with their goals, ensuring a cohesive elective path directly aligned with their long-term goals after graduation. Sample plans can be found at: / | ||
| GEP Courses | ||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | |
| GEP Social Sciences | 6 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | |
| GEP Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | ||
| GEP Foundations of American Democracy (verify requirement) | ||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | ||
| Free Electives 7 | ||
| Free Electives (12 Hr S/U Lmt) | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Minimum 2.0 math GPA required for graduation.
- 1
The Orientation and Communication verify requirements are satisfied by some General Education Program courses which could potentially double count.
- 2
MA 141 and MA 241 must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- 3
At most one grade below a C- is permitted in Basic Science Electives (CH, PY, BIO). The Statistics and programming requirements must be satisfied with a letter grade of C- or better.
- 4
(ST 370 with MA 421) 辞谤听 (ST 370 with ST 421) will be accepted for students transferring into the Mathematics major having already taken ST 370.
- 5
At most one letter grade of D +/- is permitted in Math Elective courses. No grades of D +/- are permitted in required math courses (MA141, MA241, MA242, MA225, MA341, MA402, MA405, MA407, MA425).
- 6
No more than 6 total credits each 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). Also, students must complete at least one-half of the required mathematics credit hours (21) at NC State 福利逼站.
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Students are encouraged to use Free Electives credits to pursue a minor or second major. Free electives courses cannot be 颁贬听100, 颁贬听111, 颁厂颁听226, 贰颁贰听220, 惭础听101, 惭础听107, 惭础听108, 惭础听111, 惭础听121, 惭础听131, 惭础听231, 笔驰听131, 笔驰听211, 笔驰听212, 贰狈骋听100. 100-level World Language Courses (WL*) can be used if not satisfying the language proficiency requirement.
听Math Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MA听325 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| MA听326 | Mathematical Foundations of Data Science I | 3 |
| MA听335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| LOG听335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| MA听351 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models | 3 |
| MA听401 | Applied Differential Equations II | 3 |
| MA听404 | Mathematical Foundations of Data Science II | 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 |
| 惭础听450 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I | 3 |
| 惭础听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 |
| 惭础听531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 |
| 贰听531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 |
| 翱搁听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542 | Convex Optimization Methods in Data Science | 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 |
| 惭础听573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 |
| B惭础听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 |
In-Depth Co-Req (Verify Requirement)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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404 | Mathematical Foundations of Data Science I and Mathematical Foundations of Data Science II | 0 |
| 辞谤听惭础听402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing | |
| 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;听惭础听450 | Applied Differential Equations II and Methods of Applied Mathematics I | 0 |
| 辞谤听惭础听451 | Methods of Applied Mathematics II | |
| MA听326 &补尘辫;听MA听404 | Mathematical Foundations of Data Science I and Mathematical Foundations of Data Science II | 3 |
| 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 |
| 惭础听450 &补尘辫;听惭础听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 |
| 惭础听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 | |
| 颁翱厂听100 | Science of Change 1 | 2 |
| 惭础听141 | Calculus I 2 | 4 |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| GEP Natural Sciences 3 | 4 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 14 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 贰狈骋听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| 惭础听241 | Calculus II 2 | 4 |
| 笔驰听205 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 3 | 3 |
| 笔驰听206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| 颁翱惭听292 | Language, Communication, and Culture 1 | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 惭础听242 | Calculus III 5 | 4 |
| 惭础听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Programming Elective 3 | 3 | |
| 叠滨翱听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity 3 | 4 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 惭础听341 | Applied Differential Equations I 5 | 3 |
| 惭础听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 5 | 3 |
| 厂罢听371 | Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory 3, 4 | 3 |
| Applied Electives | 3 | |
| Free Elective 7 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| 惭础听407 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors 5 | 3 |
| Methods of Applied Math Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Applied Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced Writing/Speaking Elective | 3 | |
| 厂罢听372 | Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression 3, 4 | 3 |
| 惭础听494 | Major Paper in Mathematics | 1 |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| 惭础听402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing 5 | 3 |
| Advanced Mathematics Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Applied Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| Free Elective 7 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Advanced Mathematics Elective 5 | 6 | |
| Applied Electives | 3 | |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| Free Elective 7 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Advanced Mathematics Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Applied Elective | 6 | |
| GEP Requirement | 3 | |
| Free Electives 7 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 120 |
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Minimum 2.0 major GPA required for graduation.
- 1
The Orientation and Communication verify requirements are satisfied by some General Education Program courses which could potentially double count.
- 2
MA 141 and MA 241 must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- 3
At most one grade below a C- is permitted in Basic Science Electives (CH, PY, BIO). The Statistics and programming requirements must be satisfied with a letter grade of C- or better.
- 4
(ST 370 with MA 421) 辞谤听 (ST 370 with ST 421) will be accepted for students transferring into the Mathematics major having already taken ST 370.
- 5
At most one letter grade of D +/- is permitted in Math Elective courses. No grades of D +/- are permitted in required math courses (MA141, MA241, MA242, MA225, MA341, MA402, MA405, MA407, MA425).
- 6
No more than 6 total credits each 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). Also, students must complete at least one-half of the required mathematics credit hours (21) at NC State 福利逼站.
- 7
Students are encouraged to use Free Electives credits to pursue a minor or second major. Free electives courses cannot be 颁贬听100, 颁贬听111, 颁厂颁听226, 贰颁贰听220, 惭础听101, 惭础听107, 惭础听108, 惭础听111, 惭础听121, 惭础听131, 惭础听231, 笔驰听131, 笔驰听211, 笔驰听212, 贰狈骋听100. 100-level World Language Courses (WL*) can be used if not satisfying the language proficiency requirement.
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