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Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
Degree:

BS

Computer Science: Applied Option

Location:

College of Engineering

Credits:

180 credits

System:

Quarter

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CS 162: Introduction to Computer Science II (4 credits)
• CS 261: Data Structures (4 credits)
• CS 290: Web Development (4 credits)
• CS 325: Analysis of Algorithms (4 credits)
• CS 340: Introduction to Databases (4 credits)
• CS 344/444: Operating Systems I-II (8 credits)
• CS 361/362: Software Engineering I-II (8 credits)
• CS 372: Introduction to Computer Networks (4 credits)
• CS 381: Programming Language Fundamentals (4 credits)
• CS 391: Social and Ethical Issues in CS (3 credits)
• CS 461/462: Software Engineering Project (8 credits)
• CS Option plus possible Package or electives (49 credits)

Required Math:

• Calculus I-II (8 credits)
• Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)

Required Science:

• Biological Science with Lab with restrictions (4 credits)
• Physical Science with Lab with restrictions (4 credits)
• Additional Biological OR Physical Science with Lab (4 credits)

Required Engineering:

• The Oregon State Engineering Student (3 credits)
• Design Engineering and Problem-Solving (3 credits)
• Engineering Computation and Algorithmic Thinking (3 credits)

Other Requirements:

• Public Speaking OR Argument and Critical Discourse (3 credits)
• English Composition (4 credits)
• Writing in Business OR English Composition II (3 credits)
• Technical Writing (3 credits)
• Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
• Literature and the Arts (3 credits)
• Social Processes and Institutions (3 credits)
• Western Culture (3 credits)
• Difference, Power, and Discrimination (3 credits)
• Contemporary Global Issues (3 credits)
• Science, Technology, and Society (3 credits)
• Fitness (3 credits)
• Electives (7 credits)

Subfield Required:

Yes

Type:

Select either the Applied Option or the Systems Option

Options:

If selecing the Applied Option, choose a Package:
• CyberSecurity
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Robot Intelligence
• Bioinfomatics
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Human-Computer Interaction
•. Simulation and Game Programming
• Web and Mobile Application Development
• Build Your Own

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Double degree is possible.

Related Majors:

• BS Computer Science: Systems Option
• BS Electrical and Computer Engineering

Good to Know:

• Information here is based on the Applied Option as provided by the University in an example plan. For the Build Your Own Package, the student selects 32 CS electives, with approval. Other Packages have different required courses and fewer electives and/or may require a Minor to fulfill requirements.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2022

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