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University of Texas Austin

Austin, Texas
Degree:

BS

Computer Science

Location:

College of Natural Sciences

Credits:

120 hours

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CS 312: Intro to Programming (3 hours)
• CS 314/314H: Data Structures (3 hours)
• CS 429/429H: Computer Organization & Architecture (4 hours)
• CS 439/439H Principles of Computer Systems (4 hours)
* CS 311/311H: Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (3 hours)
* CS 331/331H Algorithms & Complexity (3 hours)
• Upper-Divison CS Electives (24 hours)

Required Math:

• Calculus I-III (8-12 hours)
• Linear Algebra (3 hours)
• Probability (3 hours)
• See "Science Requirements"

Required Science:

• Biology, Chemistry, OR Physics with Lab sequence (6-8 hours)
• Geology OR Upper Division Math, with exceptions (3 hours)

Required Engineering:

None

Other Requirements:

• First Year Signature Course (3 hours)
• English Composition (3 hours)
• Humanities (3 hours)
* American and Texas Government (6 hours)
• American History (6 hours)
• Social and Behavorial Sciences (3 hours)
• Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
• Foreign Language OR Culture (6-12 hours)
• Additional electives may be needed to fulfill minimum requirements

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

• Optional Concentration
• Optional Social Impact Stamp

Options:

Optional Concentration:
• Computer Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Game Development
• Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
• Mobile Computing

• Optional Social Impact Stamp requires completion of courses from an approved list.

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Double major possible.

Related Majors:

• BSA Computer Science
• BA Computer Science
• BS Computer Science - Turing Scholars (Honors)
• BS Computer Science - Teaching (for future high school teachers)

Good to Know:

• The Longhorn Startup Seminar and Lab are opportunities for undergraduate students to learn from entrepreneurs, pitch ideas, and be mentored.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2024

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