Computer Science and Mathematics
Directors of undergraduate studies: Stanley Eisenstat (Computer Science), 208 AKW, 432-1246, stanley.eisenstat@yale.edu; Yair Minsky (Mathematics), 448 DL, 432-4018, yair.minsky@yale.edu
Computer Science and Mathematics is an interdepartmental major for students who are interested in computational mathematics, the use of computers in mathematics, mathematical aspects of algorithm design and analysis, and theoretical foundations of computing.
The major requires fourteen term courses as well as a senior project. Six of the fourteen courses must be in computer science: CPSC 201a or b, 223b, 323a, and 365b; one from CPSC 440b, 465b, or 468a; and one additional advanced term course other than CPSC 480a or b or 490a or b. The remaining eight courses must be in mathematics: MATH 120a or b, either 222a or b or 225a or b, 244a, and five additional advanced term courses other than MATH 470a or b. MATH 230 may replace MATH 120a or b and 222a or b or 225a or b.
The senior requirement is a project or an essay on a topic acceptable to both departments. An oral report on the mathematical aspects of the project must be presented to the Mathematics faculty.
The entire program of each student majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies in each department. For the Class of 2010 and subsequent classes, courses taken Credit/D/Fail may not be counted toward the major.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE MAJOR
Prerequisites: None
Number of courses: 14 term courses (not incl senior req)
Specific courses required: CPSC 201a or b, 223b, 323a, 365b; one from CPSC 440b, 465b, or 468a; MATH 120a or b, either 222a or b or 225a or b, 244a
Distribution of courses: 5 addtl advanced courses in math (may not be MATH 470a or b); 1 addtl advanced course in comp sci (may not be CPSC 480a or b or 490a or b)
Substitution permitted: MATH 230 for MATH 120a or b and 222a or b or 225a or b
Senior requirement: Senior project or senior essay on topic acceptable to Comp Sci and Math depts; oral report to Math dept on mathematical aspects of project
