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In addition to the general studies requirements, a minimum of 48 computer science units and 12 mathematics units (for a total of 60 units) are required for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. To be successful in this major, knowledge of operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications is necessary. CS 205 Microcomputer Software Tools is considered a must for students who do not have a strong background in these skills.

Although the university provides extensive computer lab facilities for student use, each student is encouraged to purchase a personal computer. Students with their own IBM compatible PC have a definite advantage in utilizing and applying computer science instruction.

Computer Science Major Requirements60 units
Required Core Courses39 units
CS 220
Introduction to Computer Science		4
CS 225
Fundamentals of Computer Science		4
CS 250
Operating Systems		3
CS 320
Data Structures		3
CS 325
Database Management Systems		3
CS 330
Systems Programming I		3
CS 340
Systems Programming II		3
CS 400
Compiler Construction		3
CS 445
Computer Architecture and Organization		4
CS 455
Numerical Analysis		3
CS 470
Software Engineering I		3
CS 480
Software Engineering II		3
Upper-division Computer Science Electives9 units
Select nine units of the following:
CS 363
Web Programming		3
CS 420
Telecommunications and Interfacing		3
CS 425
Fundamentals of Network Administration		3
CS 430
Artificial Intelligence		3
CS 435
Advanced Database Application Programming		3
CS 460
Software Project 		3
CS 495
Topics in Computer Science		1–3
CS 496
Senior Seminar: Ethics in Computer Science*		3
CS 497
Readings		1–4
CS 498
Directed Research		1–4
CS 499
Thesis/Project		1–4
Mathematics Requirements12 units
MATH 161
Calculus I		5
MATH 162
Calculus II		4
MATH 280
Discrete Mathematics		3

General Credit Courses

Computer Courses for General Credit
(not applicable for the computer science major or minor)
CS 120
Computer Literacy		3
CS 205
Microcomputer Software Tools		3
CS 210
Microcomputer Programming		3

*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
^Computer science electives include any upper-division CS courses numbered CS 300 or above.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.