Department of Computer Science Undergraduate Curriculum

INDEX

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
wCS courses
wMath courses
wScience courses
wAdditional courses
wElective courses
wSample plan of study
wCombinations of electives

HONORS
wHow to enter the program
wProgram requirements

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Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

This description reflects the state of the curriculum as of Fall 2004. The most recent description is available in the Computer Sciences Undergraduate Office and the Science Counseling Office.

Computer Science Courses: 38 credits

The first five courses taken in the freshmen and sophomore years lay a strong theoretical foundation for the computer science majors. Three additional requirements which are taken in the junior year further prepare the students for the CS elective courses. The CS elective courses are typically taken in the senior year and add specialization to the broad base of knowledge from the earlier coursework.

All beginning computer science majors are strongly urged to take CS 192, Freshman Resources Seminar. This is a 1 credit course Computer Science students generally take their first semester. Students are equally encouraged to take CS491, Senior Resource Seminar, as juniors. This is a 1 credit course offered only to juniors and seniors.

Core requirements:

Course Specialization (CS Electives):

Additional CS Elective Options:

All Computer Science Courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

See the Sample Plan of Study for examples of common combinations of CS Electives.

Mathematics Courses: 14-18 credits

Students need to complete a series of 3 calculus courses terminating with MA 261, 174, 182 or 271. Additionally student must complete a course in Linear Algebra (MA 265 or 351). Many students choose to pursue a dual major and continue taking math courses after these requirements are satisfied.

Mathematics courses below the level of MA 161 cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements.

Science Course: 12-18 credits

At least 4 courses in laboratory science (outside the major) are required. This includes biology, chemistry, earth and atmospheric sciences, physics, astronomy, or electrical engineering courses. At least two of these must have an explicit laboratory component. ECE 270, Introduction to Digital System Design, and ECE 362, Microprocessor Systems And Interfacing, are two possible laboratory science courses CS majors may take to complete the required courses.



Additional Courses: 33-40 credits

All students in the School of Science must complete the Freshmen composition course plus one more approved composition course at the 300-level or greater. At least 18 credits in general electives are required and can be selected from a wide range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and behavioral sciences.

Residency Requirement: The School of Science, in accordance with University guidelines, requires students to complete a minimum of 32 credits of 300 or higher level coursework at Purdue. See your advisor if you have questions.

Elective Courses

Free electives may be selected from any department of the University. Free elective credit is not allowed for courses that significantly overlap courses taken to fulfill departmental degree requirements or courses that are on the preparatory list. Introductory programming courses are not acceptable for any credit toward graduation.

*A total of 124 credits is required to graduate. Please visit http://www.purdue.edu/oop/univregs/ for more information on degree requirements and other university regulations.

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Last updated: 09/23/2004