This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2024-25.
Major Requirements
Preparatory Courses
Preparation for this major consists of the following courses:
- MATH 161 - Calculus I
- MATH 162 - Calculus II
- COSC 101 - Introduction for Computing I
- COSC 102 - Introduction for Computing II
All of the Following
- COSC 202 - Data Structures and Algorithms and COSC 202L
- COSC 208 - Introduction to Computer Systems and COSC 208L
- COSC 290 - Discrete Structures and COSC 290L
- One COSC course at the 400 level, not including COSC 491 and COSC 492
- One additional COSC course at the 200, 300, or 400 level, not including COSC 291, COSC 391, COSC 491, and COSC 492
- MATH 163 - Calculus III
- MATH 250 - Number Theory and Mathematical Reasoning
- MATH 375 - Abstract Algebra I
Math Course
One of the following:
- MATH 302 - Systems Biology
- MATH 310 - Combinatorial Problem Solving
- MATH 315 - Mathematical Biology
- MATH 316 - Probability
- MATH 354 - Data Analysis I - Applied Linear Models
- MATH 360 - Graph Theory
- MATH 489 - Axiomatic Set Theory
- MATH 410 - Ramsey Theory
- MATH 416 - Mathematical Statistics
- MATH 450 - Number Theory II
- MATH 481 - Investigations in Computational Biology
- MATH 485 - Abstract Algebra II
- MATH 499 - Mathematical Logic
GPA Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 in the courses chosen to meet the major requirements is necessary to satisfy the major.
Honors and High Honors
Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the Computer Science department page.
Major Declaration
Students must complete COSC 102 and MATH 162 prior to declaring the major. Students desiring to declare a major while enrolled in COSC 102 or MATH 162 should seek the approval of the department chair.
Computer Science Department
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Computer Science department catalog page.