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COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES
BA in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science
Computing Sciences Minor


BS in COMPUTER SCIENCE
Suggested Course Sequence: A Four-Year Plan

At least 106 total and 48 upper-division credits are required for the BS in Computer Science major. This course sequence is meant to be used as a guideline. Consult with your faculty advisor or academic counselor about modifying this plan to meet your needs, and to reflect any coursework you have already completed prior to enrolling at SPU.

  YEAR 1   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum USEM 1000 UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
UCOR 1000
OR
UFDN 1000
Major CSC 1230,
MAT 1234
CSC 2430,
MAT 1235
CSC 2431,
MAT 1236
 
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
   
Other       Electives to reach at least 45 credits if needed


  YEAR 2   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 2000
UFDN 2000/3001
Major

CSC 3220,

EE 1210

CSC 3760,

MAT 3360

CSC 3221,
MAT 2720

Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)

Complete elementaryforeign language,if requirement was not fulfilled in high school.

Complete ENG 2201, if required.

AHA, AHB, SSA, SSB, NSA (Choose one to three depending on competency courses needed.)
Other Apply for admission to the major. See Computing Sciences information page. Electives to reach at least 90 credits if needed


  YEAR 3   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
Major

PHY 1121,
CSC 3150,

CSC 3310 (offered alternate years)

PHY 1122,

CSC 3430 (offered alternate years)

PHY 1123,

CSC 3350 (offered alternate years)

11 credits of electives in CSC numbered 4000-4850 (spread between junior and senior year)
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSA, NSA (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Apply to graduate once 105 credits and admission to major have been earned. Electives to reach at least 135 credits if needed


  YEAR 4   Autumn Winter Spring Any Quarter
Common Curriculum       UCOR 3000
UFDN 3100
Major CSC 3310 (offered alternate years) CSC 3430 (offered alternate years)

CSC 3350 (offered alternate years)

CSC 4898,
EE 3280

Remaining electives in CSC numbered 4000-4850 (A total of eleven credits is required, spread between junior and senior year),
CSC Project Course:
CSC 4151 and 4152, CSC 4150, CSC 4760, CSC 4820, OR CSC 4970
Competencies
Exploratory Curriculum
(EC)
      AHA, AHB, SSA, NSA (whichever categories remain unfulfilled)
Other Create a final-year plan and meet with your faculty advisor for review. Electives to reach at least 180 total college-level quarter credits and 60 upper-division credits if needed

 


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