Computer Science Major, BS

Campus: NYC, Westchester

Major Completion Summary

Requirement Credits
University Core Requirements 44-53
Major Requirements 56
Open Electives 1-12
Total Credits 120

University Core Requirements (44-53 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

*Students pursuing a BS in Computer Science are required to complete CS 121 Introduction to Computer Science, MAT 131 Calculus I,  MAT 234 Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis and one of the Lab Science Courses listed below from the Foundation Requirements.

Foundation Requirements
CS 121Introduction to Computer Science4
MAT 131Calculus I4
MAT 234Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis4
Lab Science Course
Select one of the following:3-4
BIO 101
General Biology I
CHE 111
General Chemistry I
PHY 111
General Physics I

Major Requirements (56 Credits)

Computer Science Required Courses 2
CS 113Mathematical Structures for Computer Science4
CS 121Introduction to Computer Science 2(4)
CS 122Object-Oriented Programming4
CS 232Computer Organization4
CS 241Data Structures and Algorithms4
CS 242Algorithms and Computing Theory4
CS 291Professional Computing Seminar1
CS 312Research Methods in Computers and Society3
CS 361Programming Languages and Implementation4
CS 371Operating Systems and Architecture4
CS 488Internet and Distributed Computing4
CS 491Software Engineering4
Advanced Electives (300 level or higher)
CS Elective 14
CS Elective 24
Mathematics
MAT 131Calculus I 2(4)
MAT 234Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis 2(4)
MAT 132Calculus II4
or CS 377 Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning
Science and Technology
Select one of the following:4
CHE 112
General Chemistry II
PHY 112
General Physics II
BIO 102
General Biology II
Total Credits56
1

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each prerequisite course to take subsequent CS courses.

2

Shared with the University Core.

Open Electives (1-12)

Open Electives
Select 1-12 credits1-12
Total Credits1-12

Major Map represents the standard course sequence for students pursuing this degree. Slight variations in the sequence may occur due to prerequisites, placement exam results, and AP/transfer credits.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community 1
CS 121 Introduction to Computer Science 4
CS 113 Mathematical Structures for Computer Science 4
ENG 110 Composition 3
Learning Community 6
 Credits18
Spring
CS 122 Object-Oriented Programming 4
MAT 131 Calculus I 4
ENG 120 Critical Writing 4
Civic Engagement 3
 Credits15
Second Year
Fall
CS 241 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
CS 232 Computer Organization 4
MAT 132
or CS 377
 Calculus II
or Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning
 4
Language I 3
 Credits15
Spring
CS 242 Algorithms and Computing Theory 4
CS 291 Professional Computing Seminar 1
ENG 201 Writing in the Disciplines 3
MAT 234 Introduction to Probability and Statistical Analysis 4
Language II 3
 Credits15
Third Year
Fall
CS 371 Operating Systems and Architecture 4
CS 361 Programming Languages and Implementation 4
Lab Science I (CHE 111/PHY 111/BIO 101) 4
Area of Knowledge Course 4
 Credits16
Spring
CS 312 Research Methods in Computers and Society 3
CS Advanced Elective 4
COM 200 Public Speaking 3
Lab Science II (CHE 112/PHY 112/BIO 102) 4
 Credits14
Fourth Year
Fall
CS 491 Software Engineering 4
CS Advanced Elective 4
Area of Knowledge Courses 6
 Credits14
Spring
CS 488 Internet and Distributed Computing 4
Area of Knowledge Courses 6
Open Elective 3
 Credits13
 Total Credits120