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Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) is designed for students planning a career in computing. To complete the BSCS, students must meet all requirements for an applied science degree from the McKelvey School of Engineering in addition to the below requirements. The degree requires 120 units including core courses, math courses, and electives.
Required Core Courses (21 Units Total)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 1301 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CSE 1302 | Introduction to Computer Engineering | 3 |
| CSE 2400 or Math 3010 |
Logic and Discrete Mathematics Foundations for Higher Mathematics |
3 |
| CSE 2407 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSE 3302 | Object-Oriented Software Development Laboratory | 3 |
| CSE 3407 | Analysis of Algorithms | 3 |
| CSE 3601 | Introduction to Systems Software | 3 |
| Total units | 21 |
*Each of these core courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
Systems Requirement (3 Units). Choose one of:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 4202 | Operating Systems Organization | 3 |
| CSE 4205 | Programming Systems and Languages | 3 |
| CSE 431S | Translation of Computer Languages | 3 |
| CSE 4303 | Introduction to Computer Security | 3 |
| CSE 4304 | Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis | 3 |
| CSE 4703 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
Methods Requirement (3 Units). Choose one of:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 2506 | Introduction to Human-Centered Design | 3 |
| CSE 4101 | AI and Society | 3 |
| CSE 4102 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSE 4106 | Analysis of Network Data | 3 |
| CSE 4107 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| or ESE 4170 | Introduction to Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition (ESE 4170 would not count towards the required 2 CSE courses at 400+ and would be counted as an out of department course) | 3 |
| CSE 4402 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
| CSE 4507 | Introduction to Visualization | 3 |
| CSE 4608 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | 3 |
Technical Electives
15 additional units (5 courses) of CSE Technical Electives, which can come from any CSE classroom course including Systems and Methods Courses.
Overall Degree Restrictions
Up to 6 units total can come from a combination of approved CSE Independent Study (CSE 4001) or approved courses from other departments, such as ESE 4170. Courses taken in other departments must have significant technical computing content, including those outside of the Engineering School. Complete the following form to request review of non-CSE courses: Elective Request. Students with interests in a particular area of computing should refer to the technical elective course sequences for suggestions on which courses are relevant to that area.
At least two courses must be CSE classroom courses at the 400-level or higher.
All courses must be taken for a grade. Core, Systems, and Methods requirements require a C- or better. All other courses require a passing grade.
Math Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Math 1510* | Calculus I | 3 |
| Math 1520* | Calculus II | 3 |
| Math 2130* | Calculus III | 3 |
| Math 3300 or ESE 3180 |
Matrix Algebra Engineering Mathematics A |
3 |
| ESE 3260 |
Probability and Statistics for Engineering
|
3 |
| Total units | 15 |
*Upon completing a course in the calculus sequence (Math 1510-Math 1520-Math 2130) with a grade of C+ or better, the student may apply to receive credit for the preceding courses in the calculus sequence by following the department's back credit policy.
Additional Departmental Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CWP 100 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Engr 3100 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Natural Sciences electives | 8 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences electives | 18 | |
| Total Units | 32 | |
*The College Writing and Humanities and Social Sciences requirements are those required of all students in the McKelvey School of Engineering. The Natural Sciences requirement is for 8 units designated NSM (Natural Sciences and Mathematics) from any of the following departments: Anthropology; Biology; Chemistry; Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences; Environmental Studies, or Physics. The College Writing and Natural Sciences courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
All courses taken to meet any of the above requirements (with the exception of the humanities and social sciences electives) cannot be taken on a pass/fail basis.