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Philosophy and Computer Science (PHICS) is an interdisciplinary major combining Philosophy and Computer Science. It is a 4 year degree. The full major requirements for PHICS are available from the OAA. An general overview of the major requirements (80 credits) is below:

5 basic science courses:

• Probability and Statistics
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus (Calculus Enabler)
• Physics Primer
• Introduction to Biology I: Genetics & Evolution

6 Computer Science courses:

• Introduction to Computer Science
• Discrete Mathematics
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Introduction to Machine Learning
• Theory of Computation
• Computer and Organisation Systems

6 Philosophy courses:

• PHI-1000 Introduction to Philosophy
• PHI-1060 Symbolic Logic
• One Ethics course (any PHI course from the range PHI-X600 to PHI-X829)
• One Philosophy of Science course (any PHI course from the range PHI-X240 to PHI-X299) OR One Philosophy of Language course (any PHI course from the range PHI-X300 to PHI-X359)
• Any two PHI courses

A capstone project of 4 credits

8 elective credits of courses from CS and/or PHI.