We do not require applicants to the Computer Science Department to have a technical background, however, a certain foundation may be needed for a successful applicant to demonstrate academic and research preparedness for our graduate programs. Though there are no set class requirements, these are the courses we suggest you consider: Math 1A and 1B = college level calculus Math 54 = linear algebra and differential equations CS61A = computer programming CS61B = data structures CS61C = machine structures CS70 = discrete mathematics and probability theory The junior/senior level or specialized computer science courses you should take depend on what field of CS you want to study in grad school. The best approach is to obtain a broad education in CS. Berkeley courses that could satisfy this include: CS150 = Components and Design Techniques for Digital Systems CS162 = Operating Systems and System Programming CS164 = Programming Languages and Compiler Design CS170 = Efficient Algorithms and Intractable Problems* *Since there are no set upper division requirements in CS at UC Berkeley other than CS170, there are no specific upper division courses you MUST take. Again, it depends on your areas of interest. You should consult experts in the various fields of CS to decide what would be best for you. Also, please keep in mind that these are NOT required courses, just suggestions.

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