Mathematics Programs
BA/BS Computer Emphasis
This emphasis is for students who are interested in the mathematical basis of computer science.
Requirements for the Major
| Core Courses |
| Courses | No. of Units | Semester Offered |
Prerequisities |
| Math 253 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
5 | Every semester |
Math 152 or placement |
| Math 254 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II |
5 | Every semester |
Math 253 |
| Math 255 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
3 | Every semester |
Math 254 |
| Math 280 Discrete Mathematics |
3 | Every semester |
Math 253 |
| Math 301 Introduction to Analysis |
3 | Every semester |
Math 255 and Math 280 |
| Math 355 Linear Algebra |
3 | Every semester |
Math 250 or Math 253 |
| Math 452 Intro to Abstract Algebra |
3 | Every semester |
Math 280 |
| Specialized Courses |
| Courses | No. of Units | Semester Offered |
Prerequisities |
| CompSci 322 Computer Languages and Compilers |
3 | Spring odd years |
CompSci 271 and MCS 231 |
| CompSci 433 Theory of Algorithms |
3 | Fall odd years |
MCS 231 or both Math 280 and CompSci 172 |
| CompSci 434 Theory of Computation |
4 | Spring even years |
Math 280 |
| Math 471 Numerical Analysis |
3 | Fall even years |
CompSci 171 or CompSci 172 and Math 355 |
| Other Requirements |
| Courses | No. of Units | Semester Offered |
Prerequisities |
CompSci 171, CompSci 172, CompSci 174, or CompSci 347
(unique requirement) |
3 | CompSci 171, 172, and 174: Every semester; CompSci 347: every spring semester |
Math 141 or waiver for CompSci 171; Math 152 or Calculus placement for CompSci 172 & CompSci 174; Calculus I & II for CompSci 347 |
| English 370 or English 372 Technical Writing |
3 | Every semester |
English 102 |
| Approved Minor (22 - 24 units) |
| University requirements for BA or BS |
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