University of Illinois Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 24 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics and Computer Science is designed for students who seek careers in computer science and/or computer related fields requiring a strong mathematical background. The program is flexible and provides the students with a well-rounded education. Students pursuing the major in Mathematics and Computer Science must complete either the Concentration in Algorithms and Theory or the Concentration in Computational Mathematics.
| Major Requirements | 38-39 credits |
| General Education and Electives to reach Minimum Total Hours | 81-82 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
Major Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 180 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 181 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 215 | Introduction to Advanced Mathematics | 3 |
| MCS 160 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| MCS 275 | Programming Tools and File Management | 4 |
| MATH 300 | Writing for Mathematics | 1 |
| Total Major Requirements | 38-39 credits | |
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 218 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 320 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCS 320 | Introduction to Symbolic Computation | 3 |
| MCS 360 | Introduction to Data Structures | 4 |
In addition, students must complete one of the following concentrations:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCS 401 | Computer Algorithms I | 3-4 |
Select two of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCS 421 | Combinatorics | 3-4 |
| MCS 423 | Graph Theory | 3-4 |
| MCS 425 | Codes and Cryptography | 3-4 |
| MCS 441 | Theory of Computation I | 3-4 |
| MCS 481 | Computational Geometry | 3-4 |
Concentration in Computational Mathematics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCS 471 | Numerical Analysis | 3-4 |
Select two of the following:
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