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January 13, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR SHEILA ENGLAND
IN PA
12 credits in Mathematics is required for a Computer Science
degree.
Differential calculus and discrete math are required. Statistics
is a
valuable mathematics class to take to be prepared for work.
Most schools
require applied mathematics courses rather than abstract mathematics
courses
for Computer Science. If you are concerned about taking Calculus,
I
recommend taking Pre-Calculus in high school or at your local
community
college the summer before starting your degree program. Success
in Calculus
depends how well you know algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
A good
instructor can make a great difference so ask around who the
best instructor
and take the class with when they are slated to teach it.
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January 10, 2003
A: FOM MENTOR JONI BLAKESLEE
IN WA
Typically, one year of calculus is required. Additional math
courses in linear algebra, differential equations and a number
of credits in
300 (college Jr) and 400 (college senior) level Math courses
are also
required - calculus was a pre-requisite for these additional
math courses.
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A: FROM MENTOR REGINA
SIZEMORE IN KY
I think that the amount of calculus will vary with different
programs but
all will require at least a complete year of calculus for
a computer science
degree. I do know that many computer science majors end up
getting a double
major or minor in math because of the math required for the
degree. The math
that is taken is beyond calculus (calculations are done in
calculus -
applied such as engineering requires) . Courses such as abstract
and
discreet math are the ones that are required for computer
science. These
type of math classes are not usually offered until college
and therefore
many students think of math as calculus. These courses in
the higher level
math which are very different from calculus is where computer
science majors
will spend a great deal of their time.
I have known students that took calculus and hated it but
once they were
able to take these abstract and discreet math courses, they
really developed
a love for math.
The best of luck. There are a great many opportunities for
girls in this
area. It is definitely an area where there are few women.
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