<p>Thread title asks it all.</p>
<p>S is a comp sci/math major. The computer science at Chicago tends to be rather theoretical/math-y rather than programming oriented. He’s enjoyed his computer science courses (he’s finishing his second year), especially after finishing the introductory sequence. It’s a relatively small department, so you won’t get the breadth of choices you would at a place like CMU. On the other hand – you get to go to U Chicago, take great humanities classes (S really enjoyed a course in Chaucer last quarter), and interact with like-minded students. He really likes Chicago socially as well as academically. So, if you’re a theory-minded type, could be a good match.</p>
<p>I agree with what Momof 3 said, and think it applies to not just comp sci but all disciplines at U.Chicago. I’ve always felt that the school values the academic side more than the application side…</p>
<p>Well… I was looking to minor in it. Would you guys recommend it?</p>
<p>One big thing to notice: courses taken for your minor DO NOT double count towards your major. A math major/CS minor cannot use the seven courses in a CS minor to fulfill
the seven non-math Physical Sciences Division courses required for a Math BS degree.</p>
<p>On the other hand, one can be a math (or whatever) major and take seven CS courses as PSCD science courses, without having to meet the distribution requirements of the CS minor. Sharon Salveter, the CS Department adviser and a faculty member, is a good person to speak to about the various CS options.</p>