B.S. in Mathematics/Computer Science 2007

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Computer Science 2007

The Mathematics and Computer Science major is meant for mathematics students with talent and interest in computer science and computer science students with talent and interest in mathematics to develop the necessary background to be able to work in areas which depend on knowledge from both fields. It is designed to prepare the student for graduate study in various areas of computer science such as a theoretical computer science, graphics, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and computational methods and in areas in applied mathematics such as numerical analysis or discrete mathematics. It is also a good preparation for the more intellectually demanding jobs in computer software development.

Program Requirements

The Liberal Studies Program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. To see the specific details for your program go here.

Major Field Courses

The Major Field courses consist of 15 core classes and 7 advanced electives. Students choose the seven (7) advanced electives from five areas, including: Theory, Computational Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, and Graphics.

At least three of the advanced electives have to be in computer science and at least three in mathematics. Courses not on this list need to be approved by an advisor. In particular, students are encouraged to take an independent study (MAT 399 or CSC 399).

Open Electives

Students choose seven (7) open electives. Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

Sample four-year schedule of courses:

First Year

Major Field Courses(5)

Offered Fall
In class
√	IT 130 The Internet and the Web Self Placement Test Available!
	OR IT 209 Introduction to Programming Through Animation
√	MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I
√	MAT 141 Discrete Mathematics II

AND

Offered Fall
In class
√	CSC 211 Programming in Java I Self Placement Test Available!
√	AND CSC 212 Programming in Java II

Offered Fall
In class
√	CSC 261 Programming in C++ I
√	AND CSC 262 Programming in C++ II

Liberal Studies (7) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Second Year

Major Field Courses(6)

Offered Fall
In class
√	CSC 321 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
√	CSC 373 Computer Systems I
√	CSC 383 Data Structures and Algorithms in Java
√	OR CSC 393 Data Structures in C++

Offered Fall
In class
√	MAT 150 Calculus I
√	OR MAT 160 Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors I
√	OR MAT 170 Calculus I with Scientific Applications
√	OR MAT 147 Calculus with Integrated Precalculus I

Offered Fall
In class
√	MAT 151 Calculus II
	OR MAT 161 Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors II
	OR MAT 171 Calculus II with Scientific Applications
	OR MAT 148 Calculus with Integrated Precalculus II

Offered Fall
In class
√	MAT 152 Calculus III
	OR MAT 162 Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors III
	OR MAT 172 Calculus III with Differential Equations
	OR MAT 149 Calculus with Integrated Precalculus III

Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Third Year

Major Field Courses(3)

Offered Fall
In class
√	MAT 260 Multivariable Calculus I
	MAT 262 Linear Algebra
√	CSC 374 Computer Systems II
	OR CSC 347 Concepts of Programming Languages

1 Math Elective
2 CTI Electives
Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Fourth Year

Major Field Courses(1)

Offered Fall
In class
	CSC 378 Software Projects for Community Clients
√	OR CSC 394 Software Projects
	OR GPH 395 Computer Graphics Senior Project
	OR MAT 398 Senior Capstone Seminar

2 Math Electives
1 CTI Elective
1 Math/CTI Elective
Open Electives (7)
Liberal Studies ()- Consider CTI courses for Liberal Studies.

Theory Area

Offered Fall
In class
	MAT 302 Combinatorics
	MAT 303 Theory of Numbers
√	MAT 310 Abstract Algebra I
	MAT 311 Abstract Algebra II
	MAT 312 Abstract Algebra III
√	MAT 351 Probability and Statistics I
√	MAT 370 Advanced Linear Algebra
	MAT 372 Logic and Set Theory
	CSC 333 Cryptology
	CSC 344 Automata Theory and Formal Grammars
√	CSC 348 Introduction to Compiler Design
	CSC 387 Operations Research I: Linear Programming
	OR MAT 387 Operations Research I:linear Programming
	CSC 389 Theory of Computation
	CSC 358 Symbolic Programming

Computational Methods Area

The computational methods area investigates quantitative and computational methods in computer science.

Offered Fall
In class
	CSC 385 Numerical Analysis
	OR MAT 385 Numerical Analysis I
	CSC 386 Advanced Numerical Analysis
	OR MAT 386 Numerical Analysis II
	MAT 330 Methods of Computation and Theoretical Physics I
	MAT 331 Methods of Computation and Theoretical Physics II

Artificial Intelligence Area

For students with an interest in the computational relations between syntax and semantics.

Offered Fall
In class
√	CSC 380 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
	CSC 357 Expert Systems
	CSC 358 Symbolic Programming

Data Analysis Area

For students who are interested in statistical and computational analysis of data. Many of the courses in this area require the student to take MAT 351 – 353.

Offered Fall
In class
	CSC 328 Data Analysis for Experimenters
	CSC 334 Advanced Data Analysis
	OR MAT 354 Multivariate Statistics
	CSC 332 Simulation and Modeling
	OR MAT 359 Simulation Models and Monte Carlo Method
	CSC 367 Introduction to Data Mining
√	CSC 381 Introduction to Digital Image Processing
	CSC 382 Applied Image Analysis
	CSC 384 Introduction to Computer Vision
	MAT 261 Multivariable Calculus II
√	MAT 351 Probability and Statistics I
	MAT 352 Probability and Statistics II
	MAT 353 Probability and Statistics III
	MAT 355 Stochastic Processes
√	MAT 357 Nonparametric Statistics
√	MAT 370 Advanced Linear Algebra
√	MAT 356 Applied Regression Analysis
	MAT 348 Applied Statistical Methods
	MAT 384 Mathematical Modeling

Graphics Area

The graphics courses are intended for students who want to study the technical and mathematical foundations of computer graphics and animation.

Offered Fall
In class
	MAT 337 Complex Analysis
	MAT 261 Multivariable Calculus II
√	MAT 370 Advanced Linear Algebra
	MAT 385 Numerical Analysis I
	OR CSC 385 Numerical Analysis
	GPH 211 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments I
	GPH 212 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments II
√	GPH 325 Survey of Computer Graphics
	GPH 329 Computer Graphics Development II
√	GPH 339 Advanced Rendering Techniques
	GPH 336 Smooth Surface Modeling for Graphics and Animation
	GPH 372 Principles of Computer Animation

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Last Modified on: Tuesday, May 26, 2009