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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
Degree:

BS

Computer Science

Location:

College of Engineering and Mines

Credits:

120 credits

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CS F201/F202: Computer Science I-II (6 credits)
• CS F241: Computer Hardward Concepts
• CS F301: Assembly Language Programming (3 credits)
• CS F311: Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
• CS F321: Operating Systems (3 credits)
• CS F331: Programming Languages (3 credits)
• CS F371: Computer Ethics and Technical Communication (3 credits)
• CS F372: Software Construction (3 credits)
• CS F411: Analysis of Algorithms (3 credits)
• CS F441 OR EE F443: System Architecture OR Computer Engineering Analysis and Design (3-4 credits)
• CS F471/F472: Senior Capstone I-II (6 credits)
• CS F3**/F4** Electives (9 credits)

Required Math:

• Calculus I-III (12 credits)
• Discrete Math (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Additional Math from Approved List (3 credits)

Required Science:

• Physics I-II (8 credits)

Required Engineering:

• See "CS Required"

Other Requirements:

• Library Skills (0-1 credit)
• Communications from Approved List (9 credits)
• Arts from Approved List (3 credits)
* Humanities from Approved List (3-5 credits)
• Social Sciences from Approved List (6 credits)
• Additional Arts OR Humanities OR Social Sciences from Approved List (3 credits)
• Ethics from Approved List (3 credits)
• Electives (0-6)
• At least 3 credits must include Alaska Native-themed coursework

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

n/a

Options:

n/a

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Double majors may be possible.

Related Majors:

• BS Computer Engineering

Good to Know:

• In 2025, the CS program reported 100% job placement for graduates.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2025-2026

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