When to Take Mathematical Programming I

First-year timing and expected coursework

In the first year of the Mathematical Informatics Course, Mathematical Programming I is scheduled for the second semester. For the 2026 academic year, students are instructed to take Computer Programming I in the first semester, Mathematical Programming I in the second semester, and Introductory Mathematical Informatics, whose period is listed as a later term. For the 2025 academic year, students are instructed to take C Language Programming in the first semester, Mathematical Programming I in the second semester, and Introductory Mathematical Informatics, also listed as a later term. The 2025 course guidance also states that students are expected to take Introductory Mathematical Informatics and Mathematical Programming I and II as common academic-area courses.