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SDSU Graduation (1400x200)

Bachelor of Science in Discrete Mathematics and Computer Science
Available Fall 2027

Preparation for the major (28 units)

Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better, and cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).

All of the following
  • CS 150 and CS 150L - Introductory Computer Programming (4 units)
  • CS 160 and CS 160L - Intermediate Computer Programming (4 units)
  • CS 210 - Data Structures (3 units)
  • Math 150 - Calculus I (4 units)
  • Math 151 - Calculus II (4 units)
  • Math 245 - Discrete Mathematics (3 units)
  • Math 254 - Intro to Linear Algebra (3 units)
  • Stat 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices (3 units)
Advisers
 
Headshot of Jermoe Gilles
Jerome Gilles
Professor
GMCS-589

Headshot: Christopher O’Neill
Christopher O'Neill
Professor
GMCS-570

Major (36+ units)

A minimum of 30 upper division units selected with approval of the departmental adviser before starting upper division work. Students planning to take Math 499 or CS 499 as an elective course must obtain approval from the program adviser.

All of the following
  • CS 450 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 units)
  • CS 460 - Algorithms (3 units)
  • Math 320 - Abstract Algebra (3 units)
  • 15 units of electives in mathematics, computer science, or statistics
At least 12 units from the following
  • CS 549 - Machine Learning (3 units)
  • Math 522 - Number Theory (3 units)
  • Math 525 - Algebraic Coding Theory (3 units)
  • Math 579 - Combinatorics (3 units)
  • Stat 550 - Applied Probability (3 units)

Other requirements

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.
Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements” section for a complete listing of requirements.