Mar 04, 2025

2025-2026 General Catalog

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2025-2026 General Catalog

Computer Science BS - 4 Year Degree Map

Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Prerequisite or Corequisites

Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.

Year 1

Fall Semester (14 credits)

CS 1400 and MATH 1210 are required for admission to the Professional Program.

CS 1400 - Introduction to Computer Science–CS 1 4 credit(s) *
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s) (See Math Placement ) *
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

CS 1410 and CS 1440 are required for admission to the Professional Program. Discuss math options with an advisor.

CS 1410 - Introduction to Computer Science–CS 2 (QI) 3 credit(s) *
CS 1440 - Software Engineering Fundamentals 3 credit(s) *
Mathematics Requirement Course (4 credits)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) Course (3 credits)

Year 2

Fall Semester (13-14 credits)

CS 2410 , CS 2420 , and MATH 3310 are required for admission to the Professional Program.

CS 2420 - Algorithms and Data Structures–CS 3 (QI) 3 credit(s) *
CS 2410 - Introduction to Event Driven Programming and GUI’s 3 credit(s) *
MATH 3310 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credit(s) *
Science sequence I course (4-5 credits)

Spring Semester (16-17 credits)

CS 2610 is required for admission to the Professional Program. Discuss math options with an advisor.

CS 2610 - Developing Dynamic, Database-Driven, Web Applications 3 credit(s) *
CS 2810 - Computer Systems Organization and Architecture 3 credit(s)
Science sequence II course & lab (4-5 credits)
Elective Course (3 credits)
MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra (QI) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 3080 - Data Science for Scientists 3 credit(s)

Professional Program

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Discuss math options with an advisor.

CS 3100 - Operating Systems and Concurrency 3 credit(s)
CS 5000 - Theory of Computability 3 credit(s) or
CS 5050 - Advanced Algorithms 3 credit(s)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) Course (3 credits) or
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) Course (3 credits)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s) or
ENGL 2020 - Professional Communication (CL2) 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (16-17 credits)

CS 4700 - Programming Languages 3 credit(s) or
CS 5300 - Compiler Construction 4 credit(s)
CS 3450 - Introduction to Software Engineering (CI) 4 credit(s)
Computer Science 3XXX/4XXX Elective course (3 credits)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course (3 credits)
ENGL 3085 - Technical Communication for the Computer Science Workplace (CI) 3 credit(s)

Year 4

Fall Semester (13 credits)

TEAMWORK Requirement Course (3-4 credits)
CS 5XXX/6XXX Elective Course (3-4 credits)
CS 5XXX/6XXX Elective Course (3 credits)
Depth Social Sciences (DSS) Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (14-15 credits)

Apply for graduation as soon as you have registered for your last semester. Discuss elective course options with an advisor.

CS 3XXX/4XXX Elective Course (3 credits)
CS 5XXX/6XXX Elective Course (3 credits)
CS 5XXX/6XXX Elective Coruse (3 credits)
Depth Humanities (DHA) Course (2-3 credits)
Elective Course (3 credits)