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2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, B.S.


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(120 units)

The degree program for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science assumes that students have already obtained a working knowledge of personal computing fundamentals and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, e-mail systems and presentation graphics.

Computer Science Placement Examination

The curriculum begins with a three-course sequence covering concepts of programming and data structures. If students have knowledge of these topics, but do not have the courses to transfer, nor AP scores to submit, they may take the Computer Science Placement Examination to waive one or more of these courses. The test may be taken only once, and scores are valid for two consecutive semesters.

Computer Science Core (48 units)


Elective Track Requirements (15 units)


Select an Elective Track to support specific career goals.

6 units from the following:


Scientific Computing


Completing the Mathematics courses listed below may also meet the requirements for a Mathematics Minor ; see adviser.

Software Engineering


Custom


With the approval of an academic adviser, students may develop a track based on their career goals or specific academic interests or specific themes. A custom track consists of upper-division Computer Science or related courses. Students may include any of the courses below; additional upper-division courses in subjects related their theme may be approved by an academic adviser.

Notes


* MATH 250A  and MATH 250B  may not be counted toward both the Scientific Computing Track and Science and Mathematics Electives. Students who apply these courses toward Science and Mathematics Electives may substitute adviser-approved 400-level CPSC courses to meet the 15-unit requirement of the Scientific Computing Track.

** At least one of these courses must be selected

General Education Courses


Due to the high unit requirements of the Computer Science major, the following General Education (G.E.) requirements are waived: A.3 Critical Thinking; B.2 Life Science; D.2 World Civilizations and Cultures; D.5 Explorations in Social Sciences; and E Lifelong learning and Self Development. Further, the G.E. upper-division requirements for the B.S. degree in Computer Science is 6 units.

With these adjustments, the required G.E. courses for the Computer Science major are as follows:

Area A: Core Competencies (6 units)


Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (8 Units)


  • Completing the mathematics requirement and science and math electives fulfills this requirement.

Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 units)


C.2. Introduction to the Humanities (3 units)


  • Any lower-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule

C.3. Explorations in the Arts and Humanities (3 units)


  • Any upper-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule

Area D: Social Sciences (9 Units)


Area Z: Cultural (3 units)


  • This requirement may be satisfied by a course from the upper-division G.E. Area C.3, with an asterisk (*), indicating cultural diversity.

Minimum Academic Requirements


A “C-” (1.7) or higher is required in all courses applied to the core. Exception: up to six units of credit with grades in the range of “D-” (0.7) through “D+” (1.3) may be earned in elective tracks, mathematics and science courses only. The upper-division writing course (CPSC 311 ) must be passed with a minimum grade of “C”.

Total (120 units)


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