What kind of math is computer science?

PengsPhils
Thu, 09 May 2019 02:12:49 +0000

Computer Science is generally not a math at all in my opinion. It’s a bit of a cross between problem solving, logic, design, and art if you ask me. In an academic setting in particular (and occasionally in industry), it does frequently use math as a tool though. Generally, most programs include Calculus 1 and 2, Discrete Math, and Linear Algebra. Diff Eq and Multivariable tend to be rarer. In practice, most CS jobs are software engineering and will use little math beyond basic complexity analysis, which will be taught in an algorithms and data structures course.

Is a career in computer science a good career in terms of money and getting jobs faster?

If you go into CS for this reason and no other, it can very well lead to an unfulfilling career. I would recommend taking the first CS course before declaring it as a major, especially when you are choosing between three drastically different fields.