Program Overview

Bachelor of Computer Science Program

The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) program consists of 40 courses, which include:

• 14 computer science core courses
• 5 mathematics and statistics core courses
• 10 breadth courses from the faculties of Arts, Engineering, Management, and Science
• 7 technical electives
• 4 free electives

Students can utilize their free electives to complete a specialization in cybersecurity, a minor in another field, or to acquire greater breadth in their studies.

Program Structure

The BCS program is normally completed in eight study terms. A common first year for BCS students includes:

• Intro. to Computer Programming I and II (in Java)
• Overview of Computer Science
• Discrete Structures
• Data and Information Management
• Intro. to Calculus I and II
• Three elective courses

Students pursuing a concurrent program will replace their first-year elective courses with coursework toward their second degree in arts or science.

Curriculum and Course Descriptions

The Bachelor of Computer Science curriculum provides a comprehensive education in computer science, with a full list of CS course descriptions available.