Applied Mathematics (BS)

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Degree

Bachelors

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

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’s adviser, should be structured to promote specific career or educational objectives.

Overview

Undergraduate research opportunities include:

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
NC State Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematics
The Mathematical Biology Research Training Group
Industrial Mathematical & Statistical Modeling (IMSM) Program by SAMSI
Study abroad opportunities in applied mathematics
SUM Club

Plan Requirements

Course List Code | Title | Hours
---|---|---
Orientation (verify requirement) 1| 0
COS 100| Science of Change| 0
or E 115| Introduction to Computing Environments
Communication and Advanced Writing|
ENG 101| Academic Writing and Research| 4
Select one of the following Communication courses (Verify Requirement): 1| 0
COM 110| Public Speaking|
COM 112| Interpersonal Communication|
COM 211| Argumentation and Advocacy|
COM 292| Language, Communication, and Culture|
Select one of the following Advanced Writing courses:| 3
ENG 331| Communication for Engineering and Technology|
ENG 332| Communication for Business and Management|
ENG 333| Communication for Science and Research|
ENG 425| Analysis of Scientific and Technical Writing|
Basic Mathematics|
MA 141| Calculus I 1| 4
MA 241| Calculus II 2| 4
MA 242| Calculus III 5| 4
MA 225| Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 5| 3
MA 341| Applied Differential Equations I 5| 3
Basic Science 3|
Courses must be taken from two different disciplines| 8
CH 101
& CH 102| Chemistry - A Molecular Science
and General Chemistry Laboratory|
CH 103
& CH 104| General Chemistry I for Students in Chemical Sciences
and General Chemistry Laboratory I for Students in Chemical Sciences|
PY 205
& PY 206| Physics for Engineers and Scientists I
and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory|
PY 201| University Physics I|
BIO 181| Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity|
BIO 183| Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology|
Additional GEP Natural Sciences| 4
Select one of the following three options for the Statistics requirement: 4| 6
ST 371
& ST 372| Introduction to Probability and Distribution Theory
and Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression|
MA 421
& ST 422| Introduction to Probability
and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II|
ST 421
& ST 422| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I
and Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II|
Note: Students considering graduate school are strongly encouraged to select (MA 421 or ST 421) with ST 422|
Select one of the following Introduction to Programming courses:| 3
CSC 111| Introduction to Computing: Python|
CSC 113| Introduction to Computing - MATLAB|
CSC 116| Introduction to Computing - Java|
ISE 135| Computer-Based Modeling for Industrial Engineering|
MA 116| Introduction to Scientific Programming (Math)|
PY 251| Introduction to Scientific Computing|
ST 114| Statistical Programming|
Advanced Mathematics 5, 6|
MA 402| Mathematics of Scientific Computing| 3
MA 405| Introduction to Linear Algebra| 3
MA 407| Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors| 3
MA 425| Mathematical Analysis I| 3
Select one of the following Methods of Applied Math Electives:| 3
MA 450| Methods of Applied Mathematics I|
MA 451| Methods of Applied Mathematics II|
MA 531| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I|
E 531| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I|
OR 531| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I|
MA 573| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I|
BMA 573| 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
MA 491| Reading in Honors Mathematics|
MA 494| Major Paper in Mathematics|
MA 499| 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:

Math Electives

Course List Code | Title | Hours
---|---|---
MA 325| Introduction to Applied Mathematics| 3
MA 326| Mathematical Foundations of Data Science I| 3
MA 335| Symbolic Logic| 3
LOG 335| Symbolic Logic| 3
MA 351| Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models| 3
MA 401| Applied Differential Equations II| 3
MA 404| Mathematical Foundations of Data Science II| 3
MA 408| Foundations of Euclidean Geometry| 3
MA 410| Theory of Numbers| 3
MA 412| Long-Term Actuarial Models| 3
ST 412| Long-Term Actuarial Models| 3
MA 413| Short-Term Actuarial Models| 3
ST 413| Short-Term Actuarial Models| 3
MA 414| Foundations of Cryptography| 3
CSC 414| Foundations of Cryptography| 3
MA 416| Introduction to Combinatorics| 3
CSC 416| Introduction to Combinatorics| 3
MA 421| Introduction to Probability| 3
MA 426| Mathematical Analysis II| 3
MA 427| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I| 3
CSC 427| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I| 3
MA 428| Introduction to Numerical Analysis II| 3
CSC 428| Introduction to Numerical Analysis II| 3
MA 432| Mathematical Models in Life Sciences| 3
MA 437| Applications of Algebra| 3
MA 450| Methods of Applied Mathematics I| 3
MA 451| Methods of Applied Mathematics II| 3
MA 491| Reading in Honors Mathematics| 1-3
MA 501| Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I| 3
MA 504| Introduction to Mathematical Programming| 3
OR 504| Introduction to Mathematical Programming| 3
MA 505| Linear Programming| 3
ISE 505| Linear Programming| 3
OR 505| Linear Programming| 3
MA 513| Introduction To Complex Variables| 3
MA 514| Foundations of Cryptography| 3
CSC 514| Foundations of Cryptography| 3
MA 515| Analysis I| 3
MA 518| Geometry of Curves and Surfaces| 3
MA 520| Linear Algebra| 3
MA 521| Abstract Algebra I| 3
MA 522| Computer Algebra| 3
MA 523| Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory| 3
MA 524| Combinatorics I| 3
MA 526| Mathematical Analysis II| 3
MA 528| Options and Derivatives Pricing| 3
FIM 528| Options and Derivatives Pricing| 3
ECG 528| Options and Derivatives Pricing| 3
MBA 528| Options and Derivatives Pricing| 3
MA 531| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I| 3
E 531| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I| 3
OR 531| Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I| 3
MA 532| Ordinary Differential Equations I| 3
MA 534| Introduction To Partial Differential Equations| 3
MA 537| Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos| 3
MA 540| Uncertainty Quantification for Physical and Biological Models| 3
MA 542| Convex Optimization Methods in Data Science| 3
MA 544| Computer Experiments In Mathematical Probability| 3
MA 546| Probability and Stochastic Processes I| 3
ST 546| Probability and Stochastic Processes I| 3
MA 547| Stochastic Calculus for Finance| 3
MA 548| Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math| 3
FIM 548| Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math| 3
MA 549| Financial Risk Analysis| 3
FIM 549| Financial Risk Analysis| 3
MA 551| Introduction to Topology| 3
MA 555| Introduction to Manifold Theory| 3
MA 561| Set Theory and Foundations Of Mathematics| 3
MA 565| Graph Theory| 3
CSC 565| Graph Theory| 3
OR 565| Graph Theory| 3
MA 573| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I| 3
BMA 573| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I| 3
MA 574| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II| 3
BMA 574| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II| 3
MA 580| Numerical Analysis I| 3
CSC 580| Numerical Analysis I| 3
MA 583| Introduction to Parallel Computing| 3
CSC 583| Introduction to Parallel Computing| 3
MA 584| Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods| 3
MA 587| Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Method| 3

In-Depth Co-Req (Verify Requirement)

Course List Code | Title | Hours
---|---|---
MA 325
& MA 341| Introduction to Applied Mathematics
and Applied Differential Equations I| 0
MA 326
& MA 404| Mathematical Foundations of Data Science I
and Mathematical Foundations of Data Science II| 0
or MA 402| Mathematics of Scientific Computing
MA 341
& MA 401| Applied Differential Equations I
and Applied Differential Equations II| 0
or MA 501| Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I
MA 341
& MA 432| Applied Differential Equations I
and Mathematical Models in Life Sciences| 0
MA 401
& MA 450| Applied Differential Equations II
and Methods of Applied Mathematics I| 0
or MA 451| Methods of Applied Mathematics II
MA 326
& MA 404| Mathematical Foundations of Data Science I
and Mathematical Foundations of Data Science II| 3
MA 407
& MA 437| Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors
and Applications of Algebra| 0
or MA 521| Abstract Algebra I
MA 405
& MA 520| Introduction to Linear Algebra
and Linear Algebra| 0
or MA 523| Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory
MA 407
& MA 414| Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors
and Foundations of Cryptography| 0
or CSC 414| Foundations of Cryptography
MA 407
& MA 521| Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors
and Abstract Algebra I| 0
MA 407
& MA 514| Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors
and Foundations of Cryptography| 0
or CSC 514| Foundations of Cryptography
MA 408
& MA 518| Foundations of Euclidean Geometry
and Geometry of Curves and Surfaces| 0
MA 410
& MA 416| Theory of Numbers
and Introduction to Combinatorics| 0
MA 412
& MA 413| Long-Term Actuarial Models
and Short-Term Actuarial Models| 0
MA 416
& MA 524| Introduction to Combinatorics
and Combinatorics I| 0
MA 421
& MA 412| Introduction to Probability
and Long-Term Actuarial Models| 0
or MA 413| Short-Term Actuarial Models
MA 425
& MA 426| Mathematical Analysis I
and Mathematical Analysis II| 0
or MA 526| Mathematical Analysis II
MA 425
& MA 513| Mathematical Analysis I
and Introduction To Complex Variables| 0
or MA 515| Analysis I
MA 427
& MA 428| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I
and Introduction to Numerical Analysis II| 0
MA 450
& MA 451| Methods of Applied Mathematics I
and Methods of Applied Mathematics II| 0
MA 515
& MA 551| Analysis I
and Introduction to Topology| 0
MA 532
& MA 534| Ordinary Differential Equations I
and Introduction To Partial Differential Equations| 0
MA 546
& MA 547| Probability and Stochastic Processes I
and Stochastic Calculus for Finance| 0
MA 548
& MA 549| Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math
and Financial Risk Analysis| 0
MA 573
& MA 574| Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I
and Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II| 0
MA 580
& MA 583| Numerical Analysis I
and Introduction to Parallel Computing| 0
MA 584
& MA 587| Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods
and Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Method| 0

Semester Sequence

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