Major and minor
The Mathematical and Scientific Computation major is the ideal choice for students who are interested in the interplay between mathematical theory and modern computational tools for applications. Students will attain an advanced knowledge of computer science programming and mathematics. Across the majors’ two emphases, Computational and Mathematical Biology or Computation and Mathematics, students will learn to use mathematics and programming computationally, enabling them to model or analyze complicated systems or problems, such as earthquakes, economic models or biological systems like protein clusters and ecosystem evolution.
Real World Outcomes
A degree in mathematical and scientific computation provides entry to many careers, including teaching. Operations research, systems analysis, computing, actuarial work, insurance, and financial services are only a few of the careers that make extensive use of mathematics. A knowledge of mathematics can also form a solid intellectual basis for graduate work in a variety of fields, such as law, engineering and economics.
Requirements
Freshmen: You will begin your study with basic preparatory mathematics courses such as calculus (if not completed in high school) and abstract math, as well as computer science and engineering courses in programming and software development.
Transfer Students: The UC Transfer Pathway for this major strongly recommends that all lower-division requirements (equivalent to the first two years of courses) be completed prior to transferring.
At the upper division level, you will choose the Computation and Mathematics or the Computational and Mathematic Biology emphasis and plan your upper division work with the help of a faculty adviser. Both emphases require some coursework outside of the department.
