Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Degree:
ScB
Computer Science: Standard Track
Location:
Department of Computer Science
Credits:
30 courses
System:
Semester
Required Computer Science (or Related):
•Choose one introductory series (2 courses):
- CSCI 0150: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming and Computer Science AND CSCI 0200: Program Design with Data Structures and Algorithms OR
- CSCI 0170: Computer Science an Integrated Introduction AND CSCI 0200: Program Design with Data Structures and Algorithms OR
- CSCI 0190: Accelerated Introduction to Computer Science AND one other course selected from approved options OR
- CSCI 0111: Computer Foundations Data AND CSCI 0200 Program Design with Data Structures and Algorithms
•CSCI 0500: Data Structures, Algorithms, and Intractabiilty (1 course)
•CSCI 0410: Foundations of AI (1 course)
•CSCI 0300 Fundamentals o f Computer Systems OR CSCI 0330: Introduction to Computer Systems (1 course)
• CSCI courses from approved 1000 level list (5 courses)
• Electives from approved list with restrictions (4 courses)
Required Math:
• Single Variable Calculus, Part II OR test out of requirement (0-3 courses)
•Math Foundations choice of CSCI 0220 Introduction to Discrete Structures and Probability OR MATH 1530 Abstract Algebra (1 course)
Required Science:
• None
Required Engineering:
• None
Other Requirements:
• Capstone course from approved list
• English writing (2 courses)
Subfield Required:
No
Type:
• Optional Track
Options:
Optional:
• Professional Track
Double or Dual Major Option(s):
• A student may complete more than one concentration (major); the number of courses required to graduate may increase. Minors are not available.
Related Majors:
• AB Computer Science
Good to Know:
• ScB is equivalent to BS; AB is equivalent to BA.
• Concentration is equivalent to Major.
• Student creates own plan of study, including specific courses to be taken, research, capstone project, etc., leading to concentration (major); plan of study must be approved by advisor prior to declaring concentration (major) by end of sophomore year.
• As of 2024, Brown University no longer requires ScB to complete two pathways.
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Catalog Year:
2025-2026
