BS in Computer Science

Units required for Major: 78
Total units required for BS: 120

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, Inc., providing majors with a sound educational base in Computer Science.

Pre-Major Requirements

Students requesting to become Computer Science majors must first complete the lower-division (pre-major) courses listed in this section. If a student requests to become a Computer Science major but has not yet completed these courses, they should change their major to pre-Computer Science. Changing to the pre-Computer Science major requires either completion of or enrollment in MATH 30 and a Sacramento State and overall GPA of at least 2.5.  Changing to the Computer Science major requires a GPA of at least 2.7 in the courses listed in this section.

To change to the Computer Science or pre-Computer Science major, students are required to complete and submit a Change of Major form to the Computer Science Department Office along with transcript copies.

Registration in Computer Science courses numbered 133 and above is restricted to Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors. Other students need to obtain approval from the CSC Department Chair.

CSC 15Programming Concepts and Methodology I3
CSC 20Programming Concepts and Methodology II3
CSC 28Discrete Structures for Computer Science3
CSC 35Introduction to Computer Architecture3
MATH 30Calculus I4
MATH 31Calculus II4
PHYS 11AGeneral Physics: Mechanics4

Minimum Grade Requirement

Grade of "C-" or better required in all courses applied to the Computer Science major.

Program Requirements

Required Lower Division Courses (15 Units)
CSC 15Programming Concepts and Methodology I3
CSC 20Programming Concepts and Methodology II3
CSC 28Discrete Structures for Computer Science3
CSC 35Introduction to Computer Architecture3
CSC 60Introduction to Systems Programming in UNIX3
Required Mathematics and Science Courses (21-24 Units)
MATH 30Calculus I 14
MATH 31Calculus II4
PHYS 11AGeneral Physics: Mechanics 14
Select one of the following:3 - 4
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Statistics For Engineers
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Linear Algebra 2
Applied Linear Algebra 2
Combinatorics
Number Theory
Introduction to Numerical Analysis
Deductive Logic II
Intermediate Statistics
Introduction to Probability Theory
Introduction to Techniques of Operations Research
Select one of the following:3 - 5
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology 1
Basic Biological Concepts 1
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry for Engineering
General Physics: Heat, Light, Sound, Modern Physics
General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Required Upper Division Courses (33 Units)
CSC 130Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis3
CSC 131Computer Software Engineering3
CSC 133Object-Oriented Computer Graphics Programming3
CSC 134Database Management Systems3
CSC 135Computability and Formal Languages3
CSC 137Computer Organization3
CSC/CPE 138Computer Networking Fundamentals3
CSC 139Operating System Principles3
CSC 190Senior Project - Part I2
CSC 191Senior Project - Part II2
PHIL 103Business and Computer Ethics 13
Select two units from the following:2
Career Planning
CSC 193A Web Programming
Computer Science Seminar
Fieldwork in Computer Science
Professional Practice
Co-Curricular Activities in Computer Science
Special Problems
Seminar in Peer-Assisted Learning
Electives (9 Units)
Select 9 units of CSC courses 140 or above excluding the following: 39
Career Planning
CSC 193A Web Programming
Computer Science Seminar
Fieldwork in Computer Science
Professional Practice
Co-Curricular Activities in Computer Science
Special Problems
Seminar in Peer-Assisted Learning
Total Units78-81

Course choices should be made with advisor consultation. With advance written approval from their advisor, the course instructor, and the Department Chair, students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater may take graduate courses as electives. In any case students must meet any course prerequisite stated in the catalog prior to taking any elective course.

General Education Requirements4

Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units)
A1 - Oral Communication3
A2 - Written Communication3
A3 - Critical Thinking3
Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (3-6 Units)
B1 - Physical Science 50
B2 - Life Forms 60 - 3
B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5 50
B4 - Math Concepts 50
B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements.3
Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units)
C1 - Arts3
C2 - Humanities3
C1/C2 - Area Course C3
C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements.3
Area D: The Individual and Society (6 Units)
Area D Course3
Area D Course3
Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 50
Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units)
Area E Course3
Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units)
Area F Course3
Total Units36-39

Graduation Requirements4

Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units)
American Institutions: U.S. History3
American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government3
Writing Intensive (WI)3
Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (6 Units)
English Composition II3
Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE)3
Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 70