Typical First-Year Course Schedule
Fall Semester
| Course Title | |
|---|---|
| 21-120 | Differential & Integral Calculus |
| xx-xxx | Science Core Course |
| xx-xxx | Science Core Course |
| 76-101 | Interpretation and Argument (designated writing)2 |
| 99-10x | Computing@Carnegie Mellon |
| xx-xxx | Optional 3- or 6-unit Course |
Spring Semester
| Course Title | |
|---|---|
| 21-122 | Integration, Diff. Equations, & Approximation |
| xx-xxx | Science Core Course |
| xx-xxx | Departmental Requirement from Intended Major |
| xx-xxx | Humanities or Social Sciences Course |
| xx-xxx | Elective Course |
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 detail.
Science Core Courses
| Course Title | |
|---|---|
| 21-120 | Differential Calculus & Integral Calculus * |
| 21-121 | Integration and Differential Equations * |
| 21-122 | Integration, Differential Equations, and Approximation * |
| 21-123 | 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 |
| 15-1xx | Programming requirement |
* Two full semesters of calculus, or the equivalent of 21-120 and 21-122, are required for all MCS students. You will be placed into one of the four calculus courses listed here and received AP or credit by exam for any preceding courses. 21-123 is a “mini course”— a course that lasts only half a semester.