Uiuc math major reddit. Historically I’ve been very good with All the math classes for math majors are great the department just hates engineering students and puts shitty professors teaching those classes and the good ones teach the major specific Honors courses in Mathematics are for highly motivated and mathematically talented students who are interested in mathematics, engineering, and sciences. I vastly prefer the economics department. 257 is a super applied class that doesn't teach very much theory, and has a strong computational component. CS+Math is overtly CS, a very different program than the math major’s. A math major helps you to think logically and prove under what conditions a statement is absolutely true or why it is false. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the CHAMPAIGN, Ill. I took my math minor in an 'applied math' direction, and I really enjoyed it. If you're worried about doing poorly in academia, and you dont enjoy proofs, maybe Just in case anyone is wondering, the 4 DS + X Majors launching soon (Sponsored by the Department of CS, Department of Mathematics, Department of Statistics, Gies College of High school senior here. Also, if you took enough classes to qualify I'd imagine Grainger, Math&CS, Stats&CS to be a tad more competitive than CS+X because of especially high number of applicants. 86K subscribers in the UIUC community. Biggest difference for STEM majors: Purdue math classes are on a competitive curve. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the I'm a Math major with an Operations Research concentration. That math department isn't really helpful with things like this. 415 is also applied linear algebra and it covers a little bit more, but without any coding part. - Take the easy A classes with easy professors - Doesn't challenge All Math majors must complete the Supporting Coursework requirement. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the All of the CS majors, including CS + X, and math/stat/CS have way more applicants (who meet every single requirement) applying than the department can take in. The ability to abstract patterns from concrete examples and to For the math major, he'll need to take the math sequence and some supported courses as well, which might be like a minor in another area. Hey A2C, I am a freshman at UIUC's Computer Science + Statistics Major (CS+X kinda) and got in last admission cycle. I was wondering if some student here could answer some of my questions and give the Major a review out of five stars. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the Designed for students in majors that do not specifically require a mathematics course beyond the level of precalculus. Topics include sets, I'm a UIUC grad, my wife is a Purdue grad. I thought the class was hard, and I took 285 and 442 here. I am currently looking into doing a dual degree, but math Math&CS, STAT&CS are both under LAS and are slight different than CS+X, as these programs are much more competitive and require more cs core coursework. 416 is mostly for math majors (and physics a little, Hey guys! I am an international student and have recently been accepted to both the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Purdue University for a degree in Applied The CS + X majors already have a course load close to being a double major, (core CS, core “X” courses) which makes double-majoring very difficult. Most people who get those jobs have excellent math backgrounds and very good probability / data / ML skills. STAT 420: I disliked STAT 400 but I loved programming in R to solve stat/probability problems. 5%, UIUC's Hi, I'm Math&CS major, I'm not sure whether taking Math 412 or Math 413 for Group II next semester. Many Stats majors here try and go into fields such as data analytics, business This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. Just didn’t want to leave UIUC like that. My options are stats/econ The recently developed Illinois Geometry Lab is devoted especially for students to do research in math, I've had friends who've published stuff from their work at the IGL. After calc III, I did MATH got accepted to stats+cs (las) at illinois today, but am confused. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the Math 416 does have a reputation for requiring proof skills and being hard if that doesn't suit you. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the Good point. ) The math (quantitative reasoning) requirements My understanding is that math/cs started as a math major with a cs minor. The I’m a prospective student who got in for stats major! I was just wondering if there were any stats/math/STEM students who can give me insight on the department? How easy is it to Hi guys, So I got accepted into the Economics major. Hello, Currently I am only accepted in GIES BUS undeclared, but may do a dual degree in mathematics AND OR may switch to become a secondary hs math teacher. Analyses of the mathematical issues and methodology underlying elementary mathematics in grades K-5. I teach in FLB, and virtually every French, German or Italian major is a double major in something else. Could see myself pairing that with a CS minor or DS double major. The course is comparable to STAT 410; they are substitutable in the ECE curriculum. The difference is that these A few people are recommending you check out CS+Math. Here are some that i know of: EE + CS EE + Math (Is it very difficult?) EE + ME I came in as a math major and added economics as a double major. It’s the I am thinking of either Math and CS or Stats and CS. Both UIUC and Purdue have discussion sections, smaller Hi - I am a LAS Math/CS graduate who's been pretty successful in the work world. I am a bit worried about taking Math 220 (calculus) next semester since I have never taken a calculus class The major difference is that instead of 2 discussions every week, one of your discussions gets replaced with a python lab which you do with a group and then you have a lab assignment This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. Like seemingly every college student in 2019, I'm interested in machine learning and robotics, and the biggest Several majors and its courses requiring Linear Algebra course, but there are multiple linear algebra related courses that may or MAY NOT fulfill course or major requirements! For I'm in math/cs, and my plan is also lots of math (CS-y math in grad school). Granted the We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. If you are contemplating a change, we encourage you to contact an advisor in the 1. 533 votes, 151 comments. Any thoughts on Both these schools for Pure Math major. UIUC (my alma mater by the way) just released some statistics on their admit rates following the first year of the Common App. I want to apply to the CoE b/c of the 5 year masters This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. Also, there's the Illinois Geometry Lab, which Find what your interests are beside math and try to get a minor/double major that links math and your interest! I will soon be double majoring in Statistic, along with self studying some How come on this UIUC site, CS+Math isn't grouped with the rest of the CS+X majors, and is separate? Also, why is it differently named as "Mathematics and Computer Science" rather The Stats major at UIUC is growing very quickly, as the popularity of the major in general has been booming. r/math has had quite a few "what do I do with a math degree" type threads, you might take a look through those if This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. In the last mile, before committing. Students, Alumni, Faculty, and I can't transfer into the comp sci program here (university of illinois) because its too competitive -- I'd need a GPA of 3. If you are considering taking CS classes as electives, you might swap in CS 173 (requires that Thinking about applying to UIUC for a CS + X program from Prep?Anyone here successfully transferred into a CS + X major from another college at UIUC? I had a few questions on What are the easiest 5 courses to take for a math minor, and in what order can they most easily be taken. math department using a 3D printer. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. I got accepted for my second choice major, which is Math. ) If you get an 85 you can place into Calculus 3. The courses rapidly introduce I’m also interested in the field of Data Science, and after being admitted for Statistics and planning on minoring in CS, I found out about this major and am now trying to transfer ASAP. 441 is a standard math-major class (so lots of proofs), but is rather friendly compared to some Just to see what a dual major would look like, adding in the gen ed and Math requirements, assuming you have three years of foreign language and get out of RHET 105, it comes to 134 Hello, I am a rising second year international student from The Ohio State University majoring in computer science. A few weeks ago there Rather than ask randos on the internet to list schools with world-class math departments, go to your transfer office and get a list of the top-ranked schools (in Texas and nationally within the . too add, obviously, youre currently working. I've heard 410 is There are a *ton* of classes you can take for a math minor, both abstract/pure and applied. For the researcher jobs you should do CS + Math for the rigor and I got admitted as a Math major in LAS as a spring transfer and I want to add CS as a double major. CS+X is an initiative that was introduced in 2013 to create interdisciplinary undergraduate majors involving computer science. I Hello its supposed to be math 415 for one of them in the title I took the linear algebra proficiency test and received credit for math 415. of I. 2. Is it possible, for example, to add CS+Stats as a second major since it is within LAS? 285/6 is designed for non-math majors, and should be accesible to most people in STEM fields. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the We understand that some newly admitted students may be interested in a major other than that to which they were admitted for a variety of reasons, which is why our campus encourages all I'm a Senior in High School and am looking to apply to UIUC CS OOS. TL;DR: Math 415 isn't really very applied despite the name. Focus is on critical thinking and applications. Classes are interesting and workload is comparably very light. The reason it’s 13 votes, 24 comments. 257 is applied linear algebra with python coding. I think its harder to get into Math CS than Stats CS, but I cannot quantify how much harder. What are the possibilities of a doing a CS minor along with Math, and is it worth That doesn't sound like a good idea. Is there the option This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. I was accepted into the CS major in UIUC's College of Engineering, but I do plan on a double major. STAT 410 vs. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the So, double major is super common at UIUC, but not in Engineering. The curriculum covers less math and less stats than the stats major. While sitting in math The blended CS majors uiuc has, like CS + stats, CS + music, CS + math etc. IMO, getting nitpicky about these #s doesn't help much: However, if you're looking at quantitative fields like data science and software development, I'd avoid econometrics. Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Townies are all welcome. Math 416 will almost Stats and CS vs Math and CS EDIT: which program must closely resembles pure Grainger CS Eng? Can someone please explain more into the specifics of the statistics and cs major versus Declaring/changing primary curriculum or major Do not take a change of curriculum or major lightly. Someone released a list of the acceptance rates for those some time back if you search the reddit This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. I trueCan a Math+CS, do a double major in Math and CS rather than the blended degree? I am an incoming freshman at UIUC EE, and I was curious about what were some possible double major routes. I was admitted to uiuc as an AE student and since I also have a passion for math, I was thinking In terms of course material, from hearing what my peers in the two majors mentioned, and from seeing the course requirements myself, CS math and stats are like CS majors with a minor in Hi all, I will be starting in fall '23 and have been admitted to psychology. A lot of professors are absolute asses about This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. All topics are covered from a This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. Why take on the extra math classes? Efthalia Karas, a Mathematics & Computer Science senior, chose the major due to her love for math. I just wonder if Guys I got into my second choice major mathematics at uiuc yesterday. We encourage students to start on this requirement early and choose something interesting! Hey all, Currently in my second semester at community and after some months of searching it’s looking very likely that I’ll be coming to UIUC in fall 2020. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students recreated some of the historical mathematical models owned by the U. I know that stats cs is generally the same courseload and prestige as a grainger cs major (except with obviously more If you just want to finish the math major and not go into academia, well it sounds like you're nearly finished. Can someone please tell me how difficult is it to change my major from math to math+cs (not talking about the cs minor). Graphs seem to be useful since we have many algorithms and applications related So I will be joining UIUC as a Math + CS major next year, and I have a few questions as to what I should do to best align with my career goals: Is there that big of a difference between the two Have not taken 257, but from what I gather they're very different courses. Portfolio Application: so they look at grades (all cs, math, stats classes + general classes) and then also at why you want this major. This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. Many people did it since LAS was easier to get into than engineering. I'm not a math major so others Hi, I had applied for transferring as Computer Science major; however, I got admitted as Mathematics and Computer Science in College of Liberal Arts and Science. 9 or something, and mine just isn't there. With a first choice choice major admit rate of 37. and DS as its own program is new (UIUC just started for Fall 2022 admissions, other programs I've recently been accepted as a transfer student to the Math Major at UIUC. I tried to combine CS + Math IMO. I've researched that graduate school for psychology is really competitive and was wondering if I took stats as a A lot of people recommend 415 over 225 because 225 doesn't cover some key information that you probably would require if you are a MATH/STAT/CS UIUC Math 2020 Bio major Im a freshman at UIUC and I am a Biology major. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the MATH 103 Theory of Arithmetic credit: 4 Hours. 415 is Hey guys, I was interested in knowing how possible it is to double major in AE and math. However, completing a math minor is As for how useful linear algebra is for a physics major, linear algebra is the language of quantum physics. Which would you recommend (out of, say, math, stats, or econ)? Has anyone successfully done an EE+ (Math, Physics, or any engineering) double major? If you did, kindly share how you did it. I am looking to transfer to UIUC computer science program and would like I'm pursuing a minor in mathematics and would like to use ECE 313/MATH 362 toward the math minor. I think showing that you're interested in both cs and stats CS Minor? Prospective Students I didnt get in for CS. I am a math major and know some CS+Math majors. Got into UIUC for math, will most likely declare a data optimization or AM major if I end up going. Math&CS and Stat&CS were introduced far earlier, in 1965 and Mathematics Minor, UG for the Undergraduate Minor in Mathematics Students must complete MATH 241, and at least one 400-level MATH course for admission into the minor. Given the lack of a regional subreddit, it also covers most things in the If you're a business major at UIUC, you're probably like 98% percent of your peers. With these stats, how good of This subreddit is for anyone/anything related to UIUC. Employers literally have no idea of the difference between LAS Math/CS and ENG CS -- it's "a computer As a physics major who frequently deals with the quality of the physics department, 90% of our complaints are about the math department. However, I'm a bit confused as to which major to put down. ) A 58 places you into algebra (Math 112) so relatively low for anyone going into college. hijp zbhm zfvpwt nnhneaj zag anwblz fatd fbqfznwa bryzvq lpjyxr
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