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Note: This is only meant as a guide; if you have further questions, special circumstances,
or if you do not fall into one of these categories, please contact the department.
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Also Note:
MATH 101 and 102 are independent courses; you may take either or both, in either order. They are not remedial courses on math skills, but conceptual courses intended to demonstrate, through interesting real-world applications, the usefulness of mathematics and mathematical notation, particularly for students who "hate math". Those considering computer science or physical science will find MATH 101 particularly useful.
MATH 110 and 140 are both referred to as "Pre-calculus", but MTH 140 goes a little bit faster and includes trigonometry. Students planning to major in math, computer science, or physics must take MTH 140; those majoring in most other subjects may take either one.
Students planning to major or minor in math or computer science, as well as those who have always liked math but don't like calculus, should also take CSC/MTH 156 some time in their first few semesters.
CSC 160 is primarily for students who have never written a program before; it uses the simpler Scheme language in order to concentrate on concepts of programming rather than language syntax. Those with a strong background in math or programming (e.g. in Java or C++) may take it if they wish, or may skip it and go straight to CSC 171.
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
111 Alumnae Hall
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
p - 516.877.4480
f - 516.877.4499
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