Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Degree:
BS
Computer Science
Location:
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
College of Engineering
Credits:
120 credits
System:
Semester
Required Computer Science (or Related):
• CSC 1350/1351: CS for Majors I-II (8 credits)
• CSC 2259: Discrete Structures (3 credits)
• CSC 2262: Numerical Methods (3 credits)
• CSC 3102: Advanced Data Structures and Algorithmic Analysis (3 credits)
• CSC 3200: Ethics in Computing (1 credit)
* CSC 3304 Introduction to Systems Programming (3 credits)
• CSC 3501: Computer Organization and Design (3 credits)
• CSC 3380: Object-Oriented Design (3 credits)
• CSC 4101: Programming Languages (3 credits)
• CSC 4103: Operating Systems (3 credits)
• CSC 4402 Database Systems (3 credits)
• CSC 4351 Complier Construction (3 credits)
• CSC 4330: Software Systems (3 credits)
• CSC 4332: Software Quality & Testing (3 credits)
• CSC 2*** Elective (6 credits)
• CS Approved Elective (3 credits)
• Technical Elective (6 credits)
Required Math:
• Calculus I-II (9 credits)
• Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4 credits)
• Engineering Statistics (3 credits)
Required Science:
• Natural Science from approved list with lab (11 credits)
Required Engineering:
None
Other Requirements:
• English Composition (6 credits)
• Humanities (6 credits)
• Communications (3 credits)
* Social Sciences (6 credits)
• Arts (3 credits)
• Approved Elective (3 credits)
Subfield Required:
Yes
Type:
Concentration
Options:
Select one Concentration:
• Cloud Computing and Networking
• Cyber Security
• Data Science and Analytics
• Software Engineering
• Second Discipline in any area with approval
Double or Dual Major Option(s):
• Double majoring may be possible.
Related Majors:
• BS Computer Engineering
Good to Know:
• Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, 24 credits in 1000-level+ courses, and earned at least a C grade in Differential and Integral Calculus for Engineers before being eligible for the CS major.
• Requirements listed here are for the Software Engineering concentration. Estimated 15-21 credits are specific to selected concentration.
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Catalog Year:
2025-2026
