[fredophile]

If you want to learn to program go to a bootcamp or a 2 year college program. A degree in CS should be about much more than programming.

[mamcx]

> A degree in CS should be about much more than programming.

Sure, but CS is still about "Computing", not algebra or calculus!

[mlyle]

We're basically talking about machines that are the embodiment of applied mathematics. Yes, a lot is discrete, but a lot is very well approximated with algebra and algebra is an important tool to have at hand when tackling discrete math.