Computer Science and Mathematics Dual Major
Degree Type: B.A. or B.S. Minimum Credits Required: 120
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness | 2 | |
| Category I: Intercultural Knowledge and Competence | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Major Requirements | ||
| MATH 129 | Basic Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus III 1 | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
| MATH 270 | Introduction to Abstract Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| MATH 329 | Intermediate Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 420 | Abstract Algebra I 1 | 3 |
| MATH 491 | Seminar 1 | 2 |
| Choose 6 credits of 300-400 level Math courses (recommend two of the following): 1 | 6 | |
| Abstract Algebra II | ||
| Graph Theory | ||
| Combinatorics | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Computer Science Major Requirements | ||
| CSCI 160 | Computer Science I 1 | 4 |
| CSCI 161 | Computer Science II 1 | 4 |
| CSCI 213 | Modern Software Development With AI Tools 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 313 | Software Development with Frameworks 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 336 | Theoretical Computer Science 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 366 | Database Systems 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 372 | Comparative Programming Languages 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 374 | Computer Organization and Architecture 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 445 | Software Projects Capstone 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 467 | Algorithm Analysis 1 | 3 |
| CSCI 489 | Social Implications of Computers 1 | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits of 300-400 level CSCI courses (recommend one of the following): 1 | 3 | |
| Networking and Parallel Computation | ||
| Operating Systems Concepts | ||
or any CSCI course numbered 420-429 | ||
| Related Required Courses | ||
| STAT 367 | Probability | 3 |
| STAT 368 | Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 79 | |
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A grade of C or better is required in MATH & CSCI prefix courses used toward the major.
Program Notes:
- Except for courses offered only as pass/fail grading, no course may be taken Pass/Fail.