How much math is required for the CS major?
In order to graduate with a degree in Computer Science, students must complete two traditional math courses:
- Calculus I (MATH 124 or 125)
- Calculus II (MATH 129) or linear algebra (MATH 215)
There is one other math-based course that all students must complete for this degree: C SC 245 (Introduction to Discrete Structures). Although this course is offered by the CS department it is, in essence, a math course.
In order to apply to admission to the CS major, students need to have completed only calc I, and either C SC 245 or calc II. This is just a major admission requirement. In order to actually graduate with the degree both C SC 245 and either calc II or linear algebra must be complete.