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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Degree:

BSE

Computer Science

Location:

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Credits:

37 course units (cu)

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CIS 110: Introduction to Computer Programming (1 course)
• CIS 120: Programming Languages and Techniques (1 course)
• CIS 121: Data Structures and Algorithms (1 course)
• CIS 160 Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (1 course)
• CIS 240: Introduction to Computer Systems (1 course)
• CIS 262: Automata, Computability, and Complexity (1 course)
• CIS320: Introduction to Algorithms (1 course)
• CIS 380: Operating Systems (1 course)
• CIS 471: Computer Organization and Design (1 course)
• CIS 400/410/401/411: Senior Project or Thesis I-II (2 courses)
• CIS Electives, restricted (4 courses)
• Tech Electives for Concentration or other courses, with approval (6 courses)

Required Math:

• Calculus I-II (2 courses)
• Calculus III or Linear Algebra (1 course)
• Probability and Statistics (1 course)
• Math or Natural Science Elective (1 course)

Required Science:

• Physics I-II OR Introduction to Mechanics and Engineering Electromagnetics (2 courses)
• See "Math Requirements"

Required Engineering:

• Engineering Ethics (1 course)

Other Requirements:

• Writing Seminar (1 course)
• Social Science or Humanities (3 courses)
• Social Science, Humanities, or Technology, Business, and Society (2 courses)
• Elective (1 course)

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

Optional Concentration

Options:

Optional Concentrations:
• Computer Vision
• Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Foundations
• Data Science
• Cognitive Science
• Computational Biology

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Dual degree, second (double) major, and dual major are possible.

Related Majors:

• BAS Computer Science
• Computer and Cognitive Science
• Computer Engineering
• Computational Biology
• Digital Media Design
• Network and Social Systems Engineering

Good to Know:

• Students can apply to participate in the CIS Undergraduate Summer Research Program to receive credit or a stipend.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2022

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