Mathematics, Emphasis in Computational Science, B.S. (2025-2026) - Roadmap

The roadmap outlines a recommended sequence of courses to follow in order to complete your degree in a timely manner. It is designed to take into account General Education courses and major preparation courses that will satisfy multiple requirements with one course. The roadmap suggests sequencing to ensure that you complete prerequisite courses prior to taking the higher-level course.

Year 1

Fall Semester (17 units)

English Composition [1A] Units: 3
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
º Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] / Major Prep
Physical Science [5A] or Biological Science [5B] Units: 3
Arts [3A] or Humanities [3B] Units: 3
CS 150 - Introductory Computer Programming Units: 3
º Major Prep
CS 150L - Introductory Computer Programming Laboratory Units: 1
º Major Prep

Spring Semester (18 units)

Critical Thinking [1B] Units: 3
Oral Communication [1C] Units: 3
Physical Science [5A] or Biological Science [5B] Units: 3

º Select the area of Science not completed in Fall.

Laboratory [5C] Units: 1

º Must be in the same subject area as the Physical or Biological Science course taken.

CS 160 - Intermediate Computer Programming Units: 3
º Major Prep
CS 160L - Intermediate Computer Programming Laboratory Units: 1
º Major Prep
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
º Major Prep

Summer Semester (3 units)

Social and Behavioral Science [4] Units: 3

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

Social and Behavioral Science [4] / American Institutions Units: 3
Arts [3A] or Humanities [3B] Units: 3
MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
º Major Prep
MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Units: 3
º Major Prep
STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3
º Major Prep

Spring Semester (18 units)

Elective Units: 3
Elective Units: 3
Ethnic Studies [6] / American Institutions / Ethnic Studies [Graduation Requirement] Units: 3
CS 210 - Data Structures Units: 3
º Major Prep
MATH 237 - Elementary Differential Equations Units: 3
º Major Prep
MATH 245 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 3
º Major Prep

Year 3