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University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
Degree:

BS

Computer Science

Location:

College of Arts and Sciences

Credits:

120 credits

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CSC 106: Joy of Programming (4 credits)
• CSC 110: Survey of Computer Science (4 credits) *
• CSC 211: Computer Programming (4 credits)*
• CSC 212: Data Structures and Abstractions (4 credits)
• CSC 301: Fundamentals of Programming Languages (4 credits)
• CSC 305: Software Engineering (4 credits)
• CSC 340: Applied Combinatorics (4 credits)
• CSC 411: Computer Organization (4 credits)
• CSC 412: Operating Systems and Networks (4 credits)
• CSC 440: Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4 credits)
• CSC477 OR CSC499: Computer Science Internship OR Project In Computer Science (4 credits)
• CSC 300+ Elective with restrictions (4 credits)
• CSC Elective from approved list (4 credits)
• CSC OR CyberSecurity course 300+ Elective with restrictions (4 credits)

Required Math:

• Mathematical Tools for Computing (3 credits)
• Calculus I-II (8 credits)
• Additional Math from approved list (3-4 credits)

Required Science:

• Science from approved list (6-8 credits)

Required Engineering:

• None

Other Requirements:

• Planning for Academic Success (1 credit)*
• Writing from approved list (3 credits)
• Writing Arguments OR Technical Writing (3 credits)
• General Education Requirements: Knowledge, Competencies, Responsibilities, Integrate and Apply, and Grand Challenge (7-15 credits)
• Electives to fulfill minimum credit requirements to graduate (varies)

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

n/a

Options:

n/a

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Double majors possible.

Related Majors:

• BA Computer Science
• BS Data Science
• BA Data Science
• BS Computer Engineering

Good to Know:

• Freshmen enter as students in the University College for Academic Success; once 24 credits, course, and GPA requirements are met, students work with advisor to declare major. Specific ourses that must be completed prior to declaring CS major are marked with asteriks (*).
• Information here is for students beginning Fall 2022.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2022

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