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Bachelor of Science
Major in Computer Science

For older catalogues: 2006-07 , 2005-06 , 2004-05 , 2003-04 , 2002-03, 2001-02 , 2000-01, 1999-2000,

2007-2008 catalogue: Requirements, Course Sequence, Technical Elective List, Graduation Checklist(pdf )

Requirements: For the Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science (College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences) , the requirements for Catalogue 2007-08 are a minimum of 122 credits (120 for students exempt from PEAC requirement) as follows:

Computer Science(41 credits): 21, 26, 101, 103, 104, 201, 224 or 243, 292, and 18 additional credits (6 courses), including 15 credits at the 200-level (not more than three credits of which may be independent study).
[The remaining 3 credits of the 18 additional credits may be at the 0XX level or above. Students who have had no programming experience may wish to use one 3-credit course at the 0XX level with a programming component prior to CS 21 Computer Programming I. See Course Sequence .]
Mathematics(17 credits): 21, 22, 54, two of (121, 124, 173, 271)
Statistics(3 credits): 153
Science(13 credits): advisor-approved science electives in Astronomy, Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Physics, or Electrical Engineering 3 or 4, to include 1 laboratory science sequence selected from the following:
- Biology: 1 or 11, 2 or 12
- Chemistry: 31 or 35, 32 or 36
- Physics: 31 with 21, 42 with 22
  Note: Certain minors require specific science courses.
Technical Electives(6 credits): Two courses in approved technical electives . See department for current list of approved courses.
Writing(3 credits): English 1, 50, or 53
HSS(18 credits): 6 courses in Social Science, Humanities, and Fine Arts electives. At least 6 credits must be chosen from the Social Science Group and at least 6 credits must be chosen from the Humanities and Fine Arts Group as defined below.
- Social Science Group: ALANA, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies, or other advisor-approved social science electives
- Humanities and Fine Arts Group: Art, Classics, Drama, Film, Language, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Speech or other advisor-approved humanities or fine arts electives.
  
  Credits used to fulfill the UVM general diversity requirement can be applied towards these HSS requirements.
  [For the University general diversity requirement, see courses specified by the university catalog:
  College of Arts and Sciences Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts/General Requirements/Race Relations & Ethnic Diversity in the United States.]
Non-CS electives (9 additional credits): advisor-approved electives (excluding CS and PEAC)
Free Electives (to reach the minimum of 120 credits, no PEAC) [ 10 credits ]
PEAC (2 credits): See Adacemic and General Information for exceptions.
MINOR: Students must complete a University approved minor (excluding Computer Science); courses used to fulfill other requirements may be used to satisfy minor requirements.

Grade Policy for BS/CS
No more than three grades of D+, D, or D- in CS courses numbered 103 and higher.

Requirements are defined by the official UVM Catalogue (not by this website).
Disclaimer: This information should reflect official Catalogue requirements, and is subject to correction.

BS Major in Computer Science 2007-08: Sample Course Sequence
The definitive source for degree requirements is the official UVM Catalogue.
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 122 credits.
Alternate course sequence beginning with Math 10 (precalculus).
Alternate course sequence beginning with CS 21 Computer Programming I rather than CS0XX).

SEMESTER

FIRST YEAR	1^st	2^nd
CS 0XX ^1a	3	-
MATH 21, Calculus I	4	-
English I, Written Exp.	3	-
Electives¹	4	6
CS 21, Computer Prog. I	-	4
MATH 22, Calculus II	-	4
	14	14

SOPHOMORE YEAR
CS 26, Computer Prog. II	3	-
MATH 54, Math. Comp.	3	-
STAT 153, Prob/Statistics	3	-
Electives¹	6	3
CS 103, Prog. Lang.	-	3
CS 104, Data Structures	-	3
MATH 124, Linear Alg³	-	3
MATH 173, Combin.2^,3	-	3
	15	15

JUNIOR YEAR
CS 243, Comp. Theory^2,3	3	-
CS 101,Computer Org.	3	-
CS 2XX	3	-
Electives¹	6	9
CS 2XX	-	3
CS 2XX	-	3
	15	15

SENIOR YEAR
CS 201, Operating Sys.	3	-
CS 2XX	3	-
CS 292, Senior Seminar	1	-
Electives¹	9	13
CS 2XX	-	3
	16	16

^{¹Electives:

a) Students with no programming
experience may want to take an 0XX level course with a
programming component prior to CS 21 as one of their CS
electives.

For sequence starting with CS 21, see other sample.

b) See requirements for the following
elective categories: HSS, Non-CS,
Technical, Free, and Science.

c) PEACcredits are not shown
in this program and may not count in these elective credits.

d) Minor: There may
be a prerequisite sequence so don�t wait too long to begin.

e) Science requirement : 13 credits including one sequence 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.

Physics: 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 requirements.

f)
Odd Credits: 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.

²CS
requirements include"224 or 243". This program shows the selection of 243.

Note that MATH 173 is a prerequisite for CS 224.

³MATH

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

Technical Electives

(Approved by CS Department for BS, Major in Computer Science)

CS 1XX or above
Math 1XX or above, except 161, 162, 167, 179
Stat 2XX *
Any courses acceptable as science electives
Any course in EE except EE 101
Any course in CE except CE 2, 10, 11, 12
Any course in ME
Phil 13
Other advisor-approved electives at the 100-level or above

*Other advisor-approved substitutions may be possible. See your advisor.

	Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science

	For older catalogues: 2006-07 , 2005-06 , 2004-05 , 2003-04 , 2002-03, 2001-02 , 2000-01, 1999-2000,

Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science

Technical Electives

Bachelor of Science
Major in Computer Science