Computer Science Majors

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Major in Computer Science (12 Courses)

Core Requirements (7)

• V22.0101 Introduction to Computer Science (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0002 or departmental permission
• V22.0102 Data Structures (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0101
• V22.0201 Computer Systems Organization (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0102
• V22.0202 Operating Systems (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0201
• V22.0310 Basic Algorithms (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0102 and V63.0120
• V63.0121 Calculus I (FA/SP/SU)
  prereq: V63.0009
• V63.0120 Discrete Mathematics (FA/SP)
  prereq: V63.0121

Electives (5)

Electives vary every fall and spring semester and are NOT offered in the summer. You may substitute up to two 400-level Computer Science electives by taking V63.0122 Calculus II and/or V63.0140 Linear Algebra.

• V22.04..
• V22.04..
• V22.04..
• V22.04..
• V22.04..

Joint Major in Computer Science/Mathematics (18 Courses)

Computer Science Requirements (8)

• V22.0101 Introduction to Computer Science (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0002 or departmental permission
• V22.0102 Data Structures (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0101
• V22.0201 Computer Systems Organization (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0102
• V22.0202 Operating Systems Organization (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0201
• V22.0310 Basic Algorithms (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0102 and V63.0120
• V22.0421 Numerical Computing (SP)
  prereq: V22.0102 and V63.0140
• V22.04.. Advanced CS Elective
• V22.04.. Advanced CS Elective

Mathematics Requirements (10)

• V63.0120 Discrete Mathematics
• V63.0121 Calculus I
• V63.0122 Calculus II
• V63.0123 Calculus III
• V63.0140 Linear Algebra
• V63.0325 Advanced Calculus I
• V63.0343 Algebra I
• V63.0xxx Mathematics Elective (V63.0120 or higher)^*
• V63.0xxx Mathematics Elective (V63.0120 or higher)^*
• ONE of the following:
  
  • V63.0224 Vector Analysis
  • V63.0326 Advanced Calculus II
  • V63.0344 Algebra II

^* Please see the Mathematics Department for a list of electives and course prerequisites.

Joint Major in Economics/Computer Science (20-22 Courses)

Computer Science Requirements (9)

• V22.0101 Introduction to Computer Science (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0002 or departmental permission
• V22.0102 Data Structures (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0101
• V22.0201 Computer Systems Organization (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0102
• V22.0202 Operating Systems (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0201
• V22.0310 Basic Algorithms (FA/SP)
  prereq: V22.0102 and V63.0120
• V22.04.. Advanced CS Elective
• V22.04.. Advanced CS Elective
• V22.04.. Advanced CS Elective
• V22.04.. Advanced CS Elective OR one of the following:
  
  • V63.0124 Linear Algebra
  • V31.0310 Strategic Decision Thry.
  • V31.0337 Fwds, Ftrs, & Options
  • V31.0365 Advanced Micro Thry
  • V31.0375 Tpcs in Econ. Thry

Economics Requirements - Theory Concentration (9)

• V31.0005 Intro to Economic Analysis
• V31.0006 Mathematics for Economics
• V31.0011 Microeconomic Theory & Analysis
• V31.0013 Macroeconomic Theory & Analysis
• V31.0020 Analytical Statistics
• V31.0266 Intro to Econometrics
• THREE electives, at least two of which must be numbered V31.0300 to V31.0399

ONE elective may be substituted by: V22.0444 Intro to Database Systems

Mathematics Requirements (4)

• V63.0120 Discrete Mathematics
• V63.0121 Calculus I
• V63.0122 Calculus II
• V63.0123 Calculus III