BS in Computer Science 02-03:
Sample sequence beginning with Math 10 Precalculus
This is a guide for advising only.  The definitive source for program requirements is the UVM catalog.  Your specific sequence may be different from this one. Responsibility for completion of degree requirements rests with you, the student. Read the catalog and plan your course sequence carefully. Contact your academic advisor in the Computer Science Department if you have questions.
The minimum number of academic credits required is 122 plus 2 PEAC credits = 124.  This "sample" program shows 122 academic credits. You must add in the 2 PEAC credits.  To complete the degree in the minimum number of credits, the required Minor must also be fulfilled within these 122 credits.
  SEMESTER
FIRST YEAR 1st 2nd
CS 21, Computer Prog. I 4 -
MATH 10, Precalculus * 3 -
Science Elective 4 -
English I, Written Exp. 3 -
Electives4 - 6
CS 26, Computer Prog. II - 3
MATH 21, Calculus I - 4
Science Elective1 - 4
14 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CS 100, Obj. Orient. Prog. 3 -
MATH 22, Calculus II 4 -
MATH 54, Math. Comp. 3 -
STAT 141, Statistics 3 -
Electives4 3 3
CS 101, Prog. Lang. - 3
CS 104, Data Structures - 3
MATH 124, Linear Alg - 3
MATH 173, Combin.4 - 3
16 15
JUNIOR YEAR
CS 243, Comp. Theory5 3 -
CS 2XX 3 -
Science Elective (Physics)3 5 -
CS 103 3 -
Electives4 - 4
CS 2XX - 3
Science Elective (Physics)3 - 5
STAT 151, Probability - 3
14 15
SENIOR YEAR
CS 201, Operating Sys. 3 -
CS 2XX 3 -
Electives4 9 9
CS 2XX - 3
CS 2XX - 3
CS 292, Senior Seminar - 1
15 16
* MATH 10 will count as 3 Free Elective credits.  This program shows 3 fewer credits under "Electives".

1Science requirement: Four courses chosen from: Biology 1, 2, Chemistry 31, 32, Physics 31 with 21, 42 with 22.

Chemistry 1 or Biology 1 is typically chosen as the first Science Elective since MATH 21 is a prerequisite for Physics 31/21. Biology 2 may actually be taken prior to Biology I.

2MATH requirements include "two of 121, 124, 173, 271". This program shows the selection of 124 and 173. There are alternative selections.

3Physics: The CS Department recommends Physics 31/21 and 42/22 as Science Electives due to its relevance in the computing field. Physics is needed for some Minors (eg. EE). It is not, however, an absolute requirement. See Science requirement in note #1. If you choose not to take Physics and take another science elective for 4 credits, then in this program sequence you must increase the credits under "Electives" to make up two elective credits.

4Electives:

a) See requirements for electives. (6 cr. Soc. Science, 6 cr. Hum., 15 more from these two categories also to include Race Relations).

b) PEAC credits are not shown in this program and may not count in these elective credits.

c) Minor: There may be prereq sequences so don’t wait too long to begin.

d) Depending on your course selections you may need 1 or 2 elective credits to meet the minimum. However, you may need to take a 3 credit course because 1 or 2 credit courses are relatively rare.  A 4-credit course (rather than 3) may also give you the odd credit.

5CS requirements include"224 or 243.  This program shows the selection of 243.  Note that MATH 173 is a prerequisite for CS 224.

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