University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Degree:
BS
Computer Science
Location:
College of Science and Engineering
Credits:
120 credits
System:
Semester
Required Computer Science (or Related):
• CSCI 1133: Introduction to Computing and Programming Concepts (4 credits)*
• CSCI 1933: Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures (4 credits)*
• CSCI 2011: Discrete Structures of Computer Science (4 credits)*
• CSCI 2021 OR EE 2361: Machine Architecture and Organization OR Introduction to Microcontrollers (4 credits)
• CSCI 2041: Advanced Programming Principles (4 credits)
• CSCI 4041: Algorithms and Data Structures (4 credits)
• CSCI 4061: Introduction to Operating Systems (4 credits)
• Electives from approved list of CS/Math/EE/related options (19-20 credits)
• CS Writing Intensive from approved list (3-4 credits)
• CSCI 3081W: Capstone/Program Design and Development (4 credits)
Required Math:
• Calculus I-II (8 credits)*
• Statistics/Probability from approved list (3-4 credits)
• Linear Algebra from approved list (4 credits)
• Upper-Division Math-oriented Elective from approved list (3-4 credits)
• See "Computer Science or Related Requirements"
Required Science:
• Physics (4 credits)
• Additional Science from approved list (4 credits)
Required Engineering:
• CSE 1001: First-Year Experience (1 credit)
• See "Computer Science or Related Requirements"
Other Requirements:
• First Year Writing (4 credits)
• Writing Intensive courses with restrictions (6 credits)
• Arts/Humanities (3 credits)
• Historical Perspectives (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (3 credits)
• Race, Power, and Justice in the U.S. themed course from approved list (3 credits)
• Choose approved courses from 3 of the following 4 themes: Civic Life and Ethics; the Environment; Global Perspectives; or Technology and Society (9 credits)
Subfield Required:
No
Type:
n/a
Options:
n/a
Double or Dual Major Option(s):
• Double majors possible.
Related Majors:
• BA Computer Science (College of Liberal Arts)
• BA Computer Science + X (College of Liberal Arts)
• BS Data Science (College of Science and Engineering)
• BS Computer Engineering (College of Science and Engineering)
Good to Know:
• Information here is for students beginning Fall 2022.
• Students earning at least a 3.2 GPA in prerequisite courses, marked with an asterisk (*), are guaranteed entry to the major; others are admitted on a space available basis.
University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:
2022
