Do you have to be good in Math to be good in computer science?

Is it an absolute must to be strong in Math in order to be good in computer science? Can I still be successful in university computer science if I am average/slightly below average at math?

Do you have to be good in Math to be good in computer science?
Not necessarily. I think only logarithm would be useful in computer sciences, but it wouldn't hurt if you aren't good at math. I recently read something about the relationship between math and computer sciences, and it said there was virtually no connection between them at all. You can find that not all computer geeks are math geniuses. And I believe that not all math geniuses excel at computers. Don't worry about it. Take it easy! Go with what you have, and try to ace your talents! Good luck!
Reply:Absolutely. You don't need to be the absolute best at math, but you need to be pretty good at math to be a good programmer.





A lot of it has to do with logic and ways of thinking -- they are similar in both advanced mathematics and programming. If you understand math theory, you'll have the tools to be a better programmer.
Reply:Computer science like most all sciences require analytical and logical skills. High school geometry is probably the first strong exposure to the analytical and logical skills that you see. Word problems in all math courses are added exposures to these skills. If you have major difficulties with the analytical and logical skills I do not see how you can make it in computer science (or any other science or engineering) fields.