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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Computer and Information Sciences


Computer Science BS Four-Year Plan

FALL SPRING
First Year
CISC 108 - Introduction to Computer Science I (3cr.)   CISC 181 - Introduction to Computer Science II (3cr.)  
EGGG 101 - Introduction to Engineering (2cr.)  (FYE) CISC 210 - Introduction to Systems Programming (3cr.)  
ENGL 110 - Seminar in Composition (3cr.)   MATH 242 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus B (4cr.) 
MATH 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus A (4cr.)   Breadth Requirement (2/5)
Breadth Requirement (1/5)  Science Requirement (1/3)*
Credits: 15 Credits: 17
Second Year
CISC 220 - Data Structures (3cr.)   CISC 275 - Introduction to Software Engineering (3cr.)  
CISC 260 - Machine Organization and Assembly Language (3cr.)   CISC 355 - Computers, Ethics and Society (3cr.)  
MATH 210 - Discrete Mathematics I (3cr.)   MATH 205 - Statistical Methods (4cr.)  or MATH 350 - Probability Theory and Simulation Methods (3cr.)  
Science Requirement (2/3)* Science Requirement (3/3)*
Breadth Requirement (should satisfy Multicultural Requirement) (3/5)  Breadth Requirement (4/5) 
Credits: 16 Credits: 16
Third Year
CISC 304 - Logic and Programming (3cr.)  or MATH 349 - Elementary Linear Algebra (3cr.) ** CISC 303 - Automata Theory (3cr.)  
CISC 320 - Introduction to Algorithms (3cr.)  CISC 372 - Parallel Computing (3cr.)  
CISC 361 - Operating Systems (3cr.)   ENGL 312 - Written Communications in Business (3cr.)  or ENGL 410 - Technical Writing (3cr.)  (Satisfies Breadth Requirement 5/5)
Concentration Requirement (1/4)* Concentration Requirement (2/4)*
Free Elective (1/6) Free Elective (2/6)
Credits: 15 Credits: 15
Fourth Year
CISC 498 - Computer Science Senior Design Project I (3cr.)   or UNIV 401 - Senior Thesis (2 to 4cr.)  (DLE) CISC 499 - Computer Science Senior Design Project II (3cr.)  or UNIV 401 - Senior Thesis (2 to 4cr.)  (Capstone and DLE)
CISC 300-level Technical Elective (1/2)* CISC 300-level Technical Elective (2/2)*
Concentration Requirement (3/4)* Concentration Requirement (4/4)*
Free Elective (3/6) Free Elective (5/6)
Free Elective (4/6) Free Elective (6/6)
Credits: 15 Credits: 15
Total Credits: 124
 
* See program page for approved courses.
** A 300-level CISC advisor-approved course may also be taken.
 
Disclaimer: Four-Year Plans are a Departmental suggestion of how a student could complete this degree in four years (eight semesters). Students may opt to take courses in the summer or winter sessions. These plans do not take into account additional requirements brought on by minors or other majors. A Four-Year Plan is subject to change from year-to-year given the resources and focuses of the Department.  It is the student’s responsibility to meet with his or her assigned advisor at least once a semester to monitor progress and ensure that he or she is on track to graduate on time. This document is intended as a supplemental advisement tool to be used in conjunction with in-person advisement and the UDSIS Degree Audit.  Students should direct any questions or concerns regarding degree progress to their advisor or Academic Assistant Dean.