BA Major in Computer Science 2007-08: Sample Course Sequence #2
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. Note prerequisites. Contact your academic advisor in the Computer Science Department if you have questions.

The minimum number of academic credits required is 120 plus 2 PEAC credits = 122. This sample program shows 120 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 120 credits.

SEMESTER

FIRST YEAR 1^st 2^nd

CS 21, Computer Prog. I 4 -

MATH 19, Calculus I¹ 3 -

Electives² 7 6

CS 26, Computer Prog.II - 3

MATH 20, Calculus II¹ - 3

Science Elective² - 4

14^2e 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR

CS 0xx+ elective 3 -

CS 101, Computer Org. 3 -

MATH 54, Math. Comp. 3 -

Electives² 6 9

CS 103, Prog. Lang. - 3

CS 104, Data Structures - 3

15^2e 15^2e

JUNIOR YEAR

CS 2XX³ 3 -

STAT 153 3 -

Electives² 9 12

CS 2XX³ - 3

15 15

SENIOR YEAR

CS 292, Senior Seminar 1 -

Electives² 15 8

CS 2XX³ - 3

CS 2XX³ - 3

16 14

¹MATH: MATH 21 and 22 (in place of MATH 19,20) recommended for the most flexibility in switching degree programs. Also, certain higher level MATH or CS courses that might be used to fill an "Advanced CS Elective" have prerequisites that would require MATH 21, 22. Some courses that require this sequence are: MATH 124 Linear Algebra, CS 266 Network Security and Cryptography, CS 274 Graphics, and more. Some Minors (eg. EE) require MATH 21,22.

²Electives: Includes Arts and Sciences General and Distribution Requirements, and other elective credits.
Notes:
a) A&S General requirements are 1 course each from non-European cultures and Race Relations & Ethnicity. For Distribution requirements, the Math and the Natural Sciences categories are already complete within the requirements for the CS major. Therefore, students need to complete four from the following Distribution categories: Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Literature, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

b) Science Requirement: The Natural Science category of the A&S Distribution Requirements must be filled. A two-semester laboratory science sequence is recommended

c) A Minor is required in this degree program. Do not wait too long to begin the Minor courses since there may be prerequisite dependencies.

d) CS courses that are not required may be considered as elective choices toward degree credits. (CS 2 is recommended for the first year first semester if your CS background is weak or nonexistent. CS 14 Visual BASIC, CS 8 Web Design, and other CS 2XX courses may also be considered if you have the prerequisites.)

e) 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.
f) PEAC credits are not shown in this program.
³CS Advanced Elective: One must be either 224(fall) or 243(spr). Three additional CS courses are required for at least 9 credits. Not more than three of these credits may be independent study electives.