Computer Science, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 122
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CPSC 1420 – Programming & Problem Solving I (5) | CPSC 1430 – Programming & Problem Solving II (5) | CPSC 2430 – Data Structures (5) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Take advantage of tutoring!
- Get involved on campus and with ACM!
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CPSC 2500 – Computer Organization (5) | CPSC 3300 – Fundamentals of Databases (5) | CPSC 3500 – Computing Systems (5) |
| Course 2 | CPSC 2600 – Foundations of Computer Science (5) | MATH 2310 – Probability & Statistics for Science & Engineering (5) | PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + PHYS 1211 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Go to office hours!
- Ask for help!
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CPSC 3200 – Object-Oriented Development (5) | CPSC 4100 – Design & Analysis of Algorithm (5) | CPSC 3400 – Languages & Computation (5) |
| Course 2 | Science Elective (5) | Science Elective (5) | CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Work on career prep activities!
- Look for summer internships!
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CPSC 4870 – Software Engineering & Project Development I (5) | CPSC 4880 – Software Engineering & Project Development II (3) | CPSC 4890 – Software Engineering & Project Development III (3) |
| Course 2 | CPSC 4800 – Technical Communications & Project Management (3) | CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) | CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) |
| Course 3 | CPSC Elective (4000-level) (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) | General Elective (3) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- Apply for graduation!
- Start your career search or apply to graduate school!