Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mathematics
Faculty Mentors
Prof. Yuning Liu
Email: yl67@nyu.edu | Profile
Student Testimonial
“I chose mathematics as my major because mathematics lays down the foundation for whatever I plan to do in the future (and that I haven’t decided yet). Moreover, mathematics is like a game and a riddle. I like it because most of the time it is fun. ” – Aiwen Xu, Class of 2018
Recommended Courses in Spring 2018 for Freshmen:
| Multivariable Calculus |
| Linear Algebra |
| Writing as Inquiry |
| EAP/Chinese/Core |
Recommended Courses in Spring 2018 for Sophomores:
| Ordinary Differential Equations |
| Complex Variables |
| Probability and Statistics |
| Core/Chinese |
Degree Requirements – 2017-18 Bulletin
* = offered in Spring ’18 in Shanghai
NOTE: The requirements below are from the online version of the 2017-2018 bulletin. Please refer to the Registrar’s All Majors Degree Requirements if you are following a different major version.
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: All Five Courses |
| Note that MATH-SHU 265 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations can’t substitute MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra. For any course that requires Linear Algebra as the pre-req, students have to meet the pre-req by taking Linear Algebra.
*MATH-SHU 123 Multivariable Calculus (pre-req: MATH-SHU 121 Calculus) *MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra (can be substituted by Honors Linear Algebra I) (pre-req: MATH-SHU 121 Calculus) *MATH-SHU 235 Probability and Statistics (pre-req: MATH-SHU 121 Calculus. Not open to students who have taken MATH-SHU 233 Honors Theory of Probability and/or MATH-UA 234 Mathematical Statistics.) OR MATH-SHU 233 Honors Theory of Probability (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 328 Honors Analysis I and MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra) MATH-SHU 262 Ordinary Differential Equations I (can be substituted by *MATH-SHU 362 Honors Ordinary Differential Equations) (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 121 Calculus and MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra OR MATH-SHU 201 Honors Calculus and MATH-SHU 141 Honors Linear Algebra I) *MATH-SHU 282 Functions of a Complex Variable (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 123 Multivariable Calculus and MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra OR MATH-SHU 329 Honors Analysis II and MATH-SHU 141 Honors Linear Algebra I) |
| MATH ELECTIVES: Choose Eight |
| Choose Eight. At least two must be from the “Constrained Math Electives” Category. This list is not inclusive, other courses may be added if approved.
Constrained Math Electives MATH-SHU 201 Honors Calculus (pre-req: MATH-SHU 121 Calculus with a grade of A or A- OR Placement via NYU SH Mathematics Placement Examination.) MATH-SHU 141 Honors Linear Algebra I (pre-req: MATH-SHU 121 Calculus with a grade of A or A- OR Placement via NYU SH Mathematics Placement Examination.) *MATH-SHU 142 Honors Linear Algebra II (pre-req: MATH-SHU 141 Honors Linear Algebra I) *MATH-SHU 328 Honors Analysis I (pre-req: MATH-SHU 201 Honors Calculus) MATH-SHU 329 Honors Analysis II (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 328 Honors Analysis I and MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra. Note that Honors Linear Algebra I is strongly suggested to take as the pre-req.) MATH-SHU 348/MATH-UA 348 Honors Algebra I MATH-SHU 349/MATH-UA 329 Honors Algebra II *MATH-SHU 377 Differential Geometry (pre-req: MATH-SHU 329 Honors Analysis II) |
| Additional Mathematics Electives
CSCI-SHU 2314 Discrete Mathematics *MATH-SHU 160 Networks and Dynamics (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 121 Calculus OR MATH-SHU 201 Honors Calculus AND MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra) *MATH-SHU 226/MATH-GA 2550 Functional Analysis MATH-SHU 230/MATH-UA 230 Fluid Dynamics MATH-SHU 240/MATH-UA 240 Combinatorics *MATH-SHU 234 Mathematical Statistics (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra, MATH-SHU 123 Multivariable Calculus and MATH-SHU 235 Probability and Statistics.) *MATH-SHU 250 Mathematics of Finance (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 123 Multivariable Calculus AND MATH-SHU 235 Probability and Statistics or MATH-SHU 233 Honors Theory of Probability) MATH-SHU 251 Scientific Computations *MATH-SHU 252 Numerical Analysis (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 123 Multivariable Calculus and MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra OR MATH-SHU 329 Honors Analysis II and MATH-SHU 141 Honors Linear Algebra I) *MATH-SHU 263 Partial Differential Equations (pre-req: MATH-SHU 262 Ordinary Differential Equations or MATH-SHU 362 Honors Ordinary Differential Equations) *MATH-SHU 339 Real Variables (pre-req: MATH-SHU 328 Honors Analysis I or MATH-SHU 329 Honors Analysis II. Honors Analysis II is preferred. This is a high level course in analysis which requires a very good background in proving theorems. Students who did not have a high grade in Honors Analysis I or Honors Analysis II are strongly encouraged to consult the course instructor to see whether they have enough background.) MATH-SHU 341 Number Theory (pre-req: MATH-SHU 349 Honors Algebra II) MATH-SHU 375/MATH-GA 2310 Topology MATH-SHU 345 Intro to Stochastic Processes (pre-reqs: MATH-SHU 140 Linear Algebra and MATH-SHU 233 Honors Theory of Probability) *MATH-SHU 997 Math Independent Study: Please follow the instruction and fill out the permission form. |
Minor Requirements
| Mathematics Minor: 4 courses |
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| Four 4-credit mathematics courses at the introductory Calculus level or higher. Of current math offerings, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Math for Economists would not count for the minor. |