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Computer Science

Computer science is the body of knowledge dealing with the design, analysis, implementation, efficiency, and application of algorithms. An algorithm is a precise method for solving a problem or transforming information. Students should declare pre-computer science as their major as freshmen, and apply for admission to the department after completing 30 units (including 16 units of math and computer science). Admission is based on pre-computer science performance.

High School Preparation:

• Entrance Requirements
• college prep courses including higher level math; calculus strongly recommended; computer experience helpful
• students interested in computer science are admitted to the College of Science as pre-computer science majors. Admission to the major, which generally occurs after the end of the first year, is competitive.

Major Requirements:

major requires math beyond basic calculus

Careers:

• developing computer applications and computer systems and science and industry
• graduate school

Sample Courses:

• advanced math
• machine organization
• data structures and algorithms
• foundations of computing
• comparative programming languages
• software design

Additional Information:

• Computer Science
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• Science
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• Computer Science, General Catalog
  The catalog includes course descriptions and specific requirements.