Program Overview

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Mathematics/Electrical Engineering (BS/BS)

Overview

The College of Arts and Science offers a dual degree program with the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, allowing highly qualified and motivated students to pursue both a liberal arts program with a major in science, mathematics, or computer science and a traditional engineering program. Upon completion of this five-year program, students receive both a BS degree from the College of Arts and Science and a BS degree from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

Program Description

The dual degree program offers students the opportunity to combine a liberal arts education with a traditional engineering program. Students can choose from various dual degree combinations, including:

• BS in Biology/BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• BS in Chemistry/BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• BS in Computer Science/BS in Computer Engineering
• BS in Computer Science/BS in Electrical Engineering
• BS in Mathematics/BS in Civil Engineering
• BS in Mathematics/BS in Computer Engineering
• BS in Mathematics/BS in Electrical Engineering
• BS in Mathematics/BS in Mechanical Engineering
• BS in Physics/BS in Civil Engineering
• BS in Physics/BS in Computer Engineering
• BS in Physics/BS in Electrical Engineering
• BS in Physics/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Students in the program complete all of the CAS College Core Curriculum requirements, with the exception of the foreign language requirement, from which they are exempted.

Admissions

New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see the university's admissions website.

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a total of 161 credits, including:

• CAS Core + Tandon General Education Requirements
  • EXPOS-UA 1: Writing as Inquiry (4 credits)
  • First-Year Seminar (4 credits)
  • Texts and Ideas (4 credits)
  • Cultures and Contexts (4 credits)
  • Societies and the Social Sciences (4 credits)
  • Expressive Culture (4 credits)
• Major Requirements
  • MATH-UA 120: Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 121: Calculus I (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 122: Calculus II (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 123: Calculus III (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 140: Linear Algebra (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 262: Ordinary Diff Equations (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 325: Analysis (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 333: Theory of Probability (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 343: Algebra (4 credits)
  • MATH-UA 382: Functions of a Complex Variable (4 credits)
  • CSCI-UA 101: Intro to Computer Science (4 credits)
  • CSCI-UA 102: Data Structures (4 credits)
  • PHYS-UA 91: Physics I (3 credits)
  • PHYS-UA 93: Physics II (3 credits)
  • PHYS-UA 95: Physics III (3 credits)
  • PHYS-UA 71: Introductory Experimental Physics I (2 credits)
  • PHYS-UA 72: Introductory Experimental Physics II (2 credits)
  • PHYS-UA 73: Intermediate Experimental Physics I (2 credits)
  • CS-UY 2163: Introduction to Programming in C (3 credits)
  • CS-UY 2204: Digital Logic and State Machine Design (4 credits)
  • EG-UY 1004: Introduction to Engineering and Design (4 credits)
  • ECE-UY 2004: Fund. Of Electric Circuits (4 credits)
  • ECE-UY 3114: Fundamentals of Electronics I (4 credits)
  • ECE-UY 3054: Signals and Systems (4 credits)
  • ECE-UY 3604: Electromagnetic Waves (4 credits)
  • ECE-UY 4001: ECE Professional Development & Presentation (1 credit)
  • Design Project I (3 credits)
  • Design Project II (3 credits)
  • CM-UY 1003: General Chemistry for Engineers (3 credits)
  • CM-UY 1001: General Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory (1 credit)
• Electives
  • Electrical Engineering Restricted Electives (4 credits) (12 credits)
  • Electrical Engineering Electives (3 credits) (9 credits)
  • Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Elective (3 credits)
  • Humanities/Social Science Electives (2 credits) (8 credits)
  • Mathematics Advanced Elective (4 credits)

Sample Plan of Study

A sample plan of study for the Mathematics/Electrical Engineering (BS/BS) program is provided, outlining the courses to be taken each semester.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to provide students with:

• Proficiency in the foundations of modern mathematics, including discrete mathematics, calculus, analysis, and algebra.
• The ability to communicate mathematically, including understanding, developing, and critiquing mathematical arguments and rigorous proofs.
• The ability to apply mathematical ideas and methods to questions and problems both within and outside of the mathematical sciences.
• Advanced knowledge in some specific areas of mathematics, such as differential equations, geometry and topology, complex analysis, probability and statistics, number theory, or numerical analysis.
• Experience in using appropriate technology to calculate, visualize, and model problems.
• The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• The ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• The ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Policies

• Students may elect to withdraw from the dual-degree program in Engineering and complete only the College of Arts and Science Core and major requirements, thus earning one undergraduate degree from CAS.
• If students elect to withdraw from the dual-degree program and remain in CAS, they are no longer exempt from the CAS foreign language requirement and must factor this into their academic planning.
• University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
• A full list of relevant academic policies can be found on the CAS Academic Policies page.