Computer Science Undergraduate Major (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)

  • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  • Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Requirements for the Computer Science Double Degree are different from those stated below. Please see the Computer Science Double Degree Option page for information and requirements.

Course List
Code Title Credits
COMM 111 *PUBLIC SPEAKING 3
or COMM 114 *ARGUMENT AND CRITICAL DISCOURSE
CS 162 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II 4
CS 261 DATA STRUCTURES 4
CS 290 WEB DEVELOPMENT 4
CS 325 ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS 4
CS 340 INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES 4
CS 344 OPERATING SYSTEMS I 4
CS 361 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I 4
CS 362 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II 4
CS 372 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS 4
CS 381 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE FUNDAMENTALS 4
CS 391 *SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
CS 444 OPERATING SYSTEMS II 4
CS 461 ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT I 3
CS 462 ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT II 3
CS 463 SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT 2
ENGR 100 THE OREGON STATE ENGINEERING STUDENT 3
ENGR 102 DESIGN ENGINEERING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3
ENGR 103 ENGINEERING COMPUTATION AND ALGORITHMIC THINKING 3
MTH 231 ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 4
MTH 251 *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS 4
MTH 252 INTEGRAL CALCULUS 4
ST 314 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS 3
WR 121 *ENGLISH COMPOSITION 4
WR 214 *WRITING IN BUSINESS 3
or WR 222 *ENGLISH COMPOSITION
WR 327 *TECHNICAL WRITING 3
Baccalaureate Core Requirements 33
Unrestricted Electives 7
Required Option 49
Total Credits 181

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FALL CREDITS
ENGR 100 THE OREGON STATE ENGINEERING STUDENT 3
MTH 251 *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS 4
WR 121 *ENGLISH COMPOSITION 4
HHS 231 *LIFETIME FITNESS FOR HEALTH 2
HHS 241 *LIFETIME FITNESS (or any PAC course) 1
  Credits 14
WINTER
ENGR 102 DESIGN ENGINEERING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 3
MTH 252 INTEGRAL CALCULUS 4
COMM 111

or COMM 114

*PUBLIC SPEAKING

or *ARGUMENT AND CRITICAL DISCOURSE

3
*Perspectives Course 4
  Credits 14
SPRING
ENGR 103 ENGINEERING COMPUTATION AND ALGORITHMIC THINKING 3
MTH 231 ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 4
Unrestricted Electives 3
*Perspectives Courses 6
  Credits 16
Second Year
FALL
CS 162 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II 4
WR 214

or WR 222

*WRITING IN BUSINESS

or *ENGLISH COMPOSITION

3
ST 314 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS 3
Unrestricted Electives 3
*Perspectives Course 3
  Credits 16
WINTER
CS 271 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE 4
*Perspectives Courses 7
*Difference, Power & Discrimination 3
  Credits 14
SPRING
CS 261 DATA STRUCTURES 4
CS 290 WEB DEVELOPMENT 4
WR 327 *TECHNICAL WRITING 3
*Perspectives Course 4
  Credits 15
Third Year
FALL
CS 344 OPERATING SYSTEMS I 4
CS 361 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I 4
Option Courses 8
  Credits 16
WINTER
CS 325 ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS 4
CS 362 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II 4
CS 391 *SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
Option Course 4
  Credits 15
SPRING
CS 372 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS 4
CS 381 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE FUNDAMENTALS 4
Option Courses 8
  Credits 16
Fourth Year
FALL
CS 444 OPERATING SYSTEMS II 4
CS 461 ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT I 3
Restricted Elective 3
Option Course 4
  Credits 14
WINTER
CS 352 INTRODUCTION TO USABILITY ENGINEERING 4
CS 462 ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT II 3
Option Course 4
*Synthesis Course 3
  Credits 14
SPRING
CS 340 INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES 4
CS 463 SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT 2
Restricted Elective 3
Option Course 4
Unrestricted Electives 4
  Credits 17
  Total Credits 181