UTexas

Suggested Arrangement of Courses, Computer Science (BSA)

RequirementsHours
1st Semester
C S 312Introduction to Programming (Core, Major) 0933
M 408CDifferential and Integral Calculus (Core, Major) 0204
or M 408N Differential Calculus for Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Core) 0803
Visual and Performing Arts (Core) 0503
UGS 302First-Year Signature Course (Core) 0903
or UGS 303 First-Year Signature Course
2nd Semester
C S 311Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (Major)3
C S 314Data Structures (Major)3
Language, Arts, and Culture (General Education)3
RHE 306Rhetoric and Writing (Core) 0103
M 408SIntegral Calculus for Science (Major)4
3rd Semester
C S 429Computer Organization and Architecture (Major)4
SDS 321Introduction to Probability and Statistics (Major)3
or M 362K Probability I
U.S. History (Core) 0603
Language, Arts, and Culture (General Education)3
Minor/Certificate course (Major)3
4th Semester
C S 439Principles of Computer Systems (Major)4
M 340LMatrices and Matrix Calculations (Major)3
U.S. History (Core) 0603
Minor/Certificate course (Major)3
Free elective (Elective)2
5th Semester
C S 331Algorithms and Complexity (Major)3
Natural Science and Technology, Part I (Core, Major) 0303
Minor/Certificate course (Major)3
GOV 310LAmerican and Texas Government (Core) 0703
E 316LBritish Literature (Core) 0403
or E 316M American Literature
or E 316N World Literature
or E 316P Masterworks of Literature
6th Semester
Upper-division C S course (Major)3
Natural Science and Technology, Part I (Core, Major) 0303
Minor/Certificate course (Major)3
GOV 312LIssues and Policies in American Government (Core) 0703
Free elective (Elective)3
7th Semester
Upper-division C S course (Major)3
Language, Arts, and Culture (General Education)3
Minor/Certificate course (Major)3
Minor/Certificate course (Major)3
Free elective (Elective)3
8th Semester
Upper-division C S course (Major)3
Upper-division C S course (Major)3
Language, Arts, and Culture (General Education)3
Free elective (Elective)3
Total Hours120

Four-year degree suggestion (for planning purposes only). 

Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor.

Course categories: Core, General Education, Major, Elective, Opportunity

Core Component Areas010 Communication; 020 Mathematics; 030 Natural Science and Technology, Part I; 040 Humanities; 050 Visual and Performing Arts; 060 U.S. History; 070 American and Texas Government; 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences; 090 First-Year Signature Course; 093 Natural Science and Technology, Part II

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