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Engineering Mathematics & Statistics

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If you enjoy solving complex problems and discovering patterns in data, a degree in engineering mathematics and statistics gives you the tools to turn analytical thinking into real-world innovation. This flexible major, offered through the Engineering Science Program, gives you an opportunity to study pure and applied mathematics as essential components of modern engineering. By combining courses in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, the physical sciences and engineering, you may customize your studies around your interests and career goals. In addition, the major provides a broad foundation for graduate studies in theoretical branches of engineering, as well as in mathematics. It also can build your skills in mathematical modeling, data analysis and computational problem-solving, preparing you for a career in fields ranging from technology and finance to manufacturing and research.

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With world-renowned strengths across scientific disciplines, Berkeley is an ideal place to pursue study in interdisciplinary engineering sciences. Students and faculty explore the intersection of what is possible in energy engineering, engineering math and statistics, engineering physics and environmental engineering science. Most recently, our Engineering Science Program majors were ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

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Degree worksheet: 2026

Undergraduate programs and degree worksheets from previous years are available through the Undergraduate Guide archive.

Course	Fall	Spring
Freshman Year
CHEM 1A+1AL – General Chemistry, or CHEM 4A – General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis¹	5	–
ENGIN 7 – Introduction to Computer Programming and Numerical Methods, or COMPSCI 61A – Structures and Interpretation of Computer Programs	–	4
MATH 51 – Calculus I	4	–
MATH 52 – Calculus II	–	4
PHYSICS 7A – Physics for Scientists and Engineers	–	4
Lower Division Technical Elective²	–	3-4
Reading & Composition Part A Course³	4	–
Humanities/Social Sciences Course³	3-4	–
Total	16-17	15-16
Sophomore Year
ENGIN 177 – Advanced Programming with MATLAB, or COMPSCI 61B – Data Structures, or COMPSCI 61BL – Data Structures and Programming Methodology	–	3-4
MATH 53 – Multivariable Calculus	4	–
MATH 54 – Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	–	4
PHYSICS 7B – Physics for Scientists and Engineers	4	–
PHYSICS 7C – Physics for Scientists and Engineers	–	4
Lower Division Technical Elective²	3-4	–
Reading & Composition Part B Course³	4	–
Humanities/Social Sciences Course³	–	3-4
Total	15-16	14-16
Junior Year
MATH 104 – Introduction to Analysis	4	–
MATH 105 – Second Course in Analysis, or MATH 185 – Introduction to Complex Analysis	–	4
MATH 110 – Linear Algebra	4	–
MATH 128A – Numerical Analysis	–	4
STAT 134 – Concepts of Probability, or STAT C140 – Probability for Data Science, or EECS 126 – Probability and Random Processes, or INDENG 172 – Probability and Risk Analysis for Engineers	4	–
Upper Division Technical Elective^4,5	–	4
Humanities/Social Sciences Courses³	3-4	3-4
Total	15-16	15-16
Senior Year
Upper Division Technical Electives^4,5	10-12	12
Free Electives⁶	4-5	4-5
Total	14-17	16-17

Notes

* A minimum of 120 units is required for graduation.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this major, electives must be selected and approved in consultation with a faculty adviser.

¹CHEM 4A is intended for students majoring in chemistry or a closely related field.

²Two lower division courses in engineering, mathematics or statistics, chosen in consultation with your faculty adviser; options include CIVENG C30/MECENG C85; COMPSCI C8, 61A, 61B or 61BL, 61C or 61CL, 70; EECS 16A, 16B; ENGIN 7, 29; MATSCI 45+45L; MATH 55, but other courses may also be used if approved by a faculty adviser. Courses used to satisfy the two computer science course requirement may NOT also be used for lower division technical electives. They can only be used to complete one requirement.

³The Humanities/Social Sciences (H/SS) requirement includes two approved Reading & Composition (R&C) courses and four additional approved courses, with which a number of specific conditions must be satisfied. R&C courses must be taken for a letter grade (C- or better required). The first half (R&C Part A) must be completed by the end of the freshman year; the second half (R&C Part B) must be completed by no later than the end of the sophomore year. The remaining courses may be taken at any time during the program. See engineering.berkeley.edu/hss for complete details and a list of approved courses.

⁴Technical electives must include 16 units of upper division engineering courses, selected with the help of your faculty adviser in order to provide depth in an area of engineering with high mathematical content — typically, most of these courses will come from a single engineering department, but courses that complement each other from different departments are also permissible. Engineering courses cannot include: any course taken on a P/NP basis; BIOENG 100, 153; COMPSCI 10 (if taken after COMPSCI 61X), C79; 194-100; DESINV courses (except DESINV 15, 22, 23, 90E, 190E); ENGIN 125, 157AC, 170 series, 180, 183 series, 184, 185, 187, 188, 195 series; INDENG 95, 185, 186, 190 series, 191, 192, 195; MECENG 190K, 191K. Graded research units (such as H194 or 196) are reviewed on a case by case basis and may be petitioned.

⁵Three additional upper division technical courses as follows: One in mathematics, one in statistics and one from either math or statistics from among: all upper division Math courses (except MATH C103, 125A, 135, 160, and any course numbered 191 or higher) and ENGIN 117; STAT 135, 150, 151A, 152, 153, 154, 157, 158, or 165.

⁶Free electives can be any technical or non-technical course, any course of your interest offered by any department; there are no restrictions. Free electives may be necessary in order to obtain the minimum 120 units for graduation.

Course	Fall	Spring
1st and 2nd Semesters
ENGIN 7 – Introduction to Computer Programming and Numerical Methods, or COMPSCI 61A – Structures and Interpretation of Computer Programs	4	–
ENGIN 177 – Advanced Programming with MATLAB, or COMPSCI 61B – Data Structures, or COMPSCI 61BL – Data Structures and Programming Methodology	–	3-4
MATH 110 – Linear Algebra	–	4
MATH 128A – Numerical Analysis	–	4
Lower Division Technical Electives¹	6-8	–
Humanities/Social Sciences Courses²	3-4	3-4
Total	13-16	14-16
3rd and 4th Semesters
MATH 104 – Introduction to Analysis	4	–
MATH 105 – Second Course in Analysis, or MATH 185 – Introduction to Complex Analysis	–	4
STAT 134 – Concepts of Probability, or STAT C140 – Probability for Data Science, or EECS 126 – Probability and Random Processes, or INDENG 172 – Probability and Risk Analysis for Engineers	4	–
Upper Division Technical Electives^3,4	8	8
Humanities/Social Sciences Course²	–	3-4
Total	16	15-16
5th Semester**
Upper Division Technical Electives^3, 4	10-12
Humanities/Social Sciences Course²	3-4
Total	13-16

Notes

* A minimum of 120 units is required for graduation.

**Transfer students who would like to enroll for a fifth semester must contact their ESS Adviser to change their degree term.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this major, electives must be selected and approved in consultation with a faculty adviser.

¹Two lower division courses in engineering, mathematics or statistics, chosen in consultation with your faculty adviser; options include CIVENG C30/MECENG C85; COMPSCI C8, 61A, 61B or 61BL, 61C or 61CL, 70; EECS 16A, 16B; ENGIN 7, 29; MATH 55; MATSCI 45+45L; but other courses may also be used if approved by a faculty adviser. Courses used to satisfy the two computer science course requirement may NOT also be used for lower division technical electives. They can only be used to complete one requirement.

²The Humanities/Social Science (H/SS) requirement includes two approved Reading & Composition courses and four additional approved courses, with which a number of specific conditions must be satisfied. Reading & Composition parts A and B must be completed by no later than the end of the sophomore year. The remaining courses may be taken at any time during the program. See engineering.berkeley.edu/hss for complete details and a list of approved courses.

³Technical electives must include 16 units of upper division engineering courses selected with the help of your faculty adviser in order to provide depth in an area of engineering with high mathematical content — typically, most of these courses will come from a single engineering department, but courses that complement each other from different departments are also permissible. Engineering courses cannot include: any course taken on a P/NP basis; BIOENG 100, 153; COMPSCI 10 (if taken after COMPSCI 61X), C79; 194-100; DESINV courses (except DESINV 15, 22, 23, 90E, 190E); ENGIN 125, 157AC, 170 series, 180, 183 series, 184, 185, 187, 188, 195 series; INDENG 95, 185, 186, 190 series, 191, 192, 195; MECENG 190K, 191K. Graded research units (such as H194 or 196) are reviewed on a case by case basis and may be petitioned.

⁴Three additional upper division technical courses as follows: One in mathematics, one in statistics, and one from either math or statistics from among the following: all upper division Math courses (except MATH C103, 125A, 135, 160, and any course numbered 191 or higher) and ENGIN 117; STAT 135, 150, 151A, 152, 153, 154, 157, 158, or 165.

The easiest, most convenient way to track your progress toward your degree requirements is to use a degree worksheet, with guidelines specific to your year of admission. You should bring your worksheet with you whenever you meet with your Engineering Student Services or faculty adviser. From your ‘My Academics’ page on CalCentral, use the ‘Semesters’ section to help complete your worksheet. When available, you can also use the Academic Progress Report to help update your degree worksheet.

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