Mathematics

Program Overview

The Computer Science curriculum comprises 59 units of core courses, covering programming, algorithms, hardware, networking, operating systems, software engineering, databases, security, and mathematical fundamentals, including calculus and statistics. Students can choose from chemistry, geology, biology, or physics for additional science requirements. For the Mathematics Emphasis, 12 additional units are required, including advanced calculus, differential equations, probability, and an upper-division math elective, bringing the total to 71 units.

Computer Science Core Courses

• CS121P: Introduction to Computer Programming (3 units)
• CS122J: JavaScript Essentials (3 units)
• CS132S: Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units)
• CS202H: Computer Hardware (3 units)
• CS301A: Computer Organization & Architecture (3 units)
• CS312N: Networking Principles & Architecture (3 units)
• CS321O: Operating Systems (3 units)
• CS321P: Programming Languages & Theory (3 units)
• CS322A: Algorithms & Complexity (3 units)
• CS322E: Software Engineering (3 units)
• CS342D: Database Management Systems (3 units)
• CS351S: Computer Security (3 units)
• CS490I: Internship (2 units)
• CS492S: Senior Seminar (3 units)

Required Mathematics Courses

• MA121: Calculus I (3 units)
• MA122: Calculus II (3 units)
• MA231: Linear Algebra (3 units)
• MA253: Discrete Mathematics (3 units)
• MA260: Elementary Statistics (3 units)

Science Requirement

Choose 6 units from the following courses:

• CH151: General Chemistry I (3 units)
• GS150: Essentials of Geology (3 units)*
• LS150: Essentials of Biology (3 units)*
• PS251: General Physics I (3 units)

Note: Courses marked with an asterisk cannot be double-counted if taken to fulfill general education science requirements.

Mathematics Emphasis Courses

In addition to completing the Computer Science Core, the following courses are required for the Mathematics Emphasis:

• MA221: Calculus III (3 units)
• MA282: Ordinary Differential Equations (3 units)
• MA365: Probability (3 units)
• One upper-division mathematics elective (3 units)

Biblical Studies Minor

To fulfill the requirements for a minor in Biblical Studies, students must complete 24 units of Bible-focused coursework, which includes:

• B101,102 Old Testament Survey I, II (6 units)
• B121 Essentials of Christian Thought (3 units)
• B201,202 New Testament Survey I, II (6 units)
• BTH321,322 Christian Theology I, II (6 units)
• Bible Elective (3 units)