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Mellon College of Science Carnegie Mellon

Fall Semester

Course Title
Differential Calculus*
Integral Calculus*
Science Core Course (1)
Science Core Course (2)
Interpretation and Argument
Computing Skills Workshop
Optional Freshman Seminar

Spring Semester

Course Title
Integration and Differential Equations**
Calculus of Approximation**
Science Core Course
Departmental Elective from Intended Major
Humanities, Social Sciences or Fine Arts Course
Optional Free Elective Course
Optional Freshman Seminar

If you have taken Advanced Placement exams, your freshman year might be different. In general, we accept only scores of 4 and 5 from the AP exams. See the Mellon College of Science AP exam policy for details.

Science Core Courses

All science students take the Science Core courses. Most are taken in the freshman year; the rest must be completed by the junior year.

Course #		Course Title
21-115		Differential Calculus *
21-116		Integral Calculus *
21-117		Integration and Differential Equations **
21-118		Calculus of Approximation **
33-111		Physics for Science Students I
33-112		Physics for Science Students II
03-121		Modern Biology
09-105		Introduction to Modern Chemistry
15-100		Introductory/Intermediate Programming

Additional information

Majors and Minors
H&SS and Fine Arts Requirements
Advanced Placement Credit Policy

Course Descriptions

Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences
Physics (pdf file)

* 21-115 and 21-116 are sequential half-semester mini-courses that are equivalent to a traditional first semester calculus course.

** 21-117 and 21-118 are sequential half-semester mini-courses that are equivalent to a traditional second semester calculus course.

See the official course catalog or speak to your advisor for the most up-to-date information.