Computer Science Major Concentration (B.A. & Sc.)
36 credits · Bachelor of Arts and Science · 2026-2027 catalogue
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Degree Requirements — B.A. & Sc. students
This program is offered as part of a Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) degree. To graduate, students must satisfy both their program requirements and their degree requirements. The program requirements (i.e., the specific courses that make up this program) are listed under the Course Tab (above). The degree requirements—including the mandatory Foundation program, appropriate degree structure, and any additional components—are outlined on the Degree Requirements page . Students are responsible for ensuring that this program fits within the overall structure of their degree and that all degree requirements are met. Consult the Degree Planning Guide on the SOUSA website for additional guidance.
Required Courses (18 credits)
MATH 133 Linear Algebra and Geometry. , MATH 140 Calculus 1. , and MATH 141 Calculus 2. (or their equivalents) should be completed prior to taking courses in this program.
- COMP 202 Foundations of Programming (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
- COMP 206 Introduction to Software Systems (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
- COMP 250 Introduction to Computer Science (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
- COMP 251 Algorithms and Data Structures (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
- COMP 273 Introduction to Computer Systems (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
- MATH 240 Discrete Structures (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
18 credits selected as follows: 3 credits from each of the groups A, B, C, and D:
Group A (3–6 credits)
Group B (3–6 credits)
Group C (3 credits)
Group D (3 credits)
Remaining complementary credits (0–6 credits)
An additional 3 credits may be selected from Group A or B. The remaining complementary credits must be selected from COMP 230 Logic and Computability. and COMP courses at the 300 level or above (except COMP 396 Undergraduate Research Project. ).
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