Liberal Arts and Sciences: Computer Science

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(Mathematics and Computer Science)

Computer Science Courses. 25 hours (including C S 121).

Mathematics Courses. 31 to 33 hours (including calculus).

This major is jointly sponsored by the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science. It is designed to prepare students for professional or graduate work in mathematics and computer science.

HOURS REQUIREMENTS
(35-36) 1. Mathematics and computer science core requirements:
10-11 MATH 120, MATH 130, MATH 242; or MATH 135, MATH 245; or equivalent -- calculus
3 MATH 247--intermediate analysis
8 C S 125, C S 223, and C S 225--software core courses
3 C S/ MATH 257--numerical analysis
5 C S 173 and C S 273--Theory of Computation
3 C S 231--Computer Architecture, I
3 C S 232--Computer Architecture, II
(24-25) 2. 300-level mathematics and computer science requirements:
Students must elect at least eight 300-level mathematics and computer science courses, including one from each of the following groups:
Group I: MATH 361/ STAT 351, STAT 310/ MATH 363--probability-statistics
Group II: MATH 312, MATH 317--algebra and discrete mathematics
Group III: MATH 315, MATH 318--matrices and linear algebra
Group IV: MATH 341, MATH 346, MATH 384--applied analysis
Group V: MATH 344, MATH 347--real variables
Group VI: MATH 314, MATH/ C S 373, MATH/ C S 375, C S 376--foundations of computer science
Group VII: C S 323, C S 325--software
Group VIII: C S/ MATH 355, MATH 358, MATH 359--numerical analysis

NOTE: A student taking a cross-listed course in this major may designate it as either mathematics or computer science.

Departmental Distinction. Students interested in attaining departmental distinction in mathematics and computer science should consult with the honors adviser for program requirements early in the junior year.

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