I’m not sure whether to go for a math major or a math minor. I’m getting a CS major and a Psychology major, and maybe adding a third major would be a little excessive. But I really enjoy math, and I’m taking lots of classes–almost enough to have a major. The only ones I’m really lacking (or am not planning on taking otherwise) are Calc 3, DiffEq, and Proof via Number Theory. I’m really not a fan of calculus & similar formula-based classes (including DiffEq)–I much prefer classes like discrete math or linear algebra. That said, I know DiffEq can be ridiculously useful in other areas.
So, what do you think? Is it worth getting the major, or should I just stick with the minor?
Oh, one last addition: future plans. I’m planning on going to grad school (probably getting a PhD) in Cognitive Science (most likely).
if you are interested in cognitive science, taking a math major or minor in addition to CS and Psychology is indeed excessive, and will just make you life more difficult. Instead you can focus more on theory in your CS major. That should provide you with most of your math fix. Taking a couple of courses you do not like for a minor which you do not need seems to be a waste of time and emotional energy, and a good way to ruin a semester for yourself. Take another theoretical SC class instead. How about an advanced algorithms class?
My wife is a computer scientist and also hates formula-based math, so you are not alone in that among Computer people. She also works with a neuroscientist on some of his brain activity work, as well as other uses of computer science in real life. So you really do not need DiffEq or more Calc for your direction in life.