Computational Science Minor - Psychology (Mathematics and Computer Science)
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A minor in Computational Science is offered to those who wish to combine their knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology with Mathematics and Computer Science. This minor allows students to have the skills to work in cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenging research problems. This minor is intended for students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Core Courses for Psychology Emphasis
Psychology Majors
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| CSC 1043 and CSC 1043L | Introduction to Computer Programming and Introduction to Computer Programming Lab | 3 |
| PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | 3 |
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| CSC 3002 | UNIX and Python Scripting for Computational Science | 2 |
| PSY 3020 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3001 | Physiological and Neuropsychology | 4 |
| or PSY 4009 | Psychology of Cognition and Learning | |
| CSC 3011 | Machine Learning and Multivariate Modeling in R | 1 |
| or CSC 3031 | Data Visualization and Communication with R | |
| Project | ||
| Choose at least three (3) units from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Service Learning in Computer Science | ||
| Honors Project I and Honors Project II | ||
| Service Learning in Mathematics | ||
| Psychology Majors - Required Courses | ||
| CSC 3022 | Data Management for Computational Science | 2 |
| MTH 1044 | Calculus with Applications (FE) | 4 |
| MTH 3063 | Calculus Based Statistics with R | 3 |
| Total Units | 28 | |
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Any project must have a computational science emphasis.
Computer Science Majors
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| CSC 1043 and CSC 1043L | Introduction to Computer Programming and Introduction to Computer Programming Lab | 3 |
| PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | 3 |
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| CSC 3002 | UNIX and Python Scripting for Computational Science | 2 |
| PSY 3020 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3001 | Physiological and Neuropsychology | 4 |
| or PSY 4009 | Psychology of Cognition and Learning | |
| CSC 3011 | Machine Learning and Multivariate Modeling in R | 1 |
| or CSC 3031 | Data Visualization and Communication with R | |
| Project | ||
| Choose at least three (3) units from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Service Learning in Computer Science | ||
| Honors Project I and Honors Project II | ||
| Service Learning in Mathematics | ||
| Computer Science Majors - Required Courses | ||
| ISS 4014 | Data Base Systems and Web Integration | 4 |
| MTH 1064 and MTH 1064L | Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | 4 |
| MTH 3063 | Calculus Based Statistics with R | 3 |
| or MTH 3083 | Mathematical Probability and Statistics | |
| Total Units | 30 | |
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Any project must have a computational science emphasis.
Mathematics Majors
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| CSC 1043 and CSC 1043L | Introduction to Computer Programming and Introduction to Computer Programming Lab | 3 |
| PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | 3 |
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| CSC 3002 | UNIX and Python Scripting for Computational Science | 2 |
| PSY 3020 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3001 | Physiological and Neuropsychology | 4 |
| or PSY 4009 | Psychology of Cognition and Learning | |
| CSC 3011 | Machine Learning and Multivariate Modeling in R | 1 |
| or CSC 3031 | Data Visualization and Communication with R | |
| Project | ||
| Choose at least three (3) units from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Service Learning in Computer Science | ||
| Honors Project I and Honors Project II | ||
| Service Learning in Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Majors - Required Courses | ||
| CSC 3022 | Data Management for Computational Science | 2 |
| MTH 1064 and MTH 1064L | Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | 4 |
| MTH 3083 | Mathematical Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Units | 28 | |
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Any project must have a computational science emphasis.