The undergraduate curriculum provides students with a background in the basic sciences, and the theory, architecture, and application of computers within the context of a liberal education. This program allows maximum flexibility in preparation for a career in industrial computer science, entering professional schools such as law, medicine, or accounting, or preparation for graduate school in computer science or fields where computer science is helpful (such as mathematics, physics, or linguistics). This list is suggestive and not exhaustive since new applications for computers occur regularly.

There is much leeway for students in their junior and senior years in computer science to choose a course of study tailored to their interests. Opportunities exist to pursue independent research projects under faculty supervision. Students are encouraged to begin such research early in their upper division studies.

Notes

• This description of new major requirements incorporates the All University Core Curriculum (AUCC)
• See the Key Advisor for rules governing how the AUCC will affect students with transfer credit.
• Graduation requirements are subject to change. A student can be held for any changes in requirements in years not completed except if such changes would extend the time normally required to complete the degree (this applies only if a student is full-time and making normal progress towards degree completion).
• Special study or practicum courses may not be used to meet any requirements other than total credits toward graduation. Such courses may apply, of course, toward the University upper division credit requirements.
• No transfer credit from another institution will be given for a course in which a grade of D or less was received.
• Students are discouraged from taking an overload. Only students with sophomore or above status, who have an overall 3.5 GPA or better, and a 3.5 GPA or better in computer science courses, will be permitted to take an overload. This rule applies to graduating seniors.
• A waiver mechanism exists to permit acceptance of equivalent courses to meet requirements, and to recognize other exceptional circumstances. Students should consult the key advisor before taking a substitute course if they believe waivers are appropriate.
• A C or better is required in CS and other department requirements. Earning less than a C (including a C-) is the same as not having taken the course for prerequisite purposes.

Recommended Sequence of Courses*

The 15 semester credits of free electives in this program should be viewed by the student as an opportunity to tailor a program to specific educational objectives. By wise choice of electives, a student may be able to begin a second major, obtain a minor in a supporting area, or achieve a broad, liberal education.

Course Requirements for a B.S. Degree in Computer Science

NOTE: 30 hours of the required 42 upper division credits must be earned at CSU.

All-University Core Curriculum

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I. A	Written Communications CO150
I. B	Mathematics: satisfied in CS by MATH160.
II. A	Additional Communications :CO300, CO301, CO302, JTC300.
III A.	Biological and Physical Sciences:
	A minimum of seven (7) credits from two different Departments selected only from the "A" list immediately following (at least one course must have a laboratory component [marked with an "L" below]):  BZ120 (L)    Principles of Plant Biology  LIFE102 (L)   Attributes of Living Systems  CHEM111 (CHEM112 L)  General Chemistry I  CHEM107 (CHEM108 L)  Fundamentals of Chemistry  GEOL120 (GEOL121 L)  Exploring Earth: Physical Geology  PH141 (L)  Physics for Scientists and Engineers I  BZ110 (BZ111 L)  Principles of Animal Biology
	In addition students must also take enough additional science credit to equal 12 total science credits. The additional hours may be taken from the list above or the following "B" list: ^M ^M ^M ^M ^M   AA301  Astrophysics I   ATS350 (ATS351 L)  Introduction to Weather and Climate  CHEM113 (CHEM114 L)  General Chemistry II  BZ220  Introduction to Evolution  CIVE260 (L)  Engineering Mechanics: Statics  GEOL154 (L)  Historical and Analytical Geology  PH142 (L)   Physics for Scientists and Engineers II  LIFE201 (LIFE203 L)  Introductory Genetics  PSY352  Psychology of Learning  SOCR330 (SOCR331 L)  Genetics

 III  B.  Arts and Humanities: Select two of ART100, D110, E140, E232, E242, E270, E276, E277, ETST240, HONR392, L***200, L***201, L***250, MU100, MU111, MU131, PHIL100, PHIL103, PHIL110, PHIL120, SPCM100, SPCM201, THCC141 (6 semester hours). Note: no more than 3 credits of foreign language instruction (L200, L201, L300) may count in this category ( ***Note: language courses separated into different subject codes based on language (i.e., LFRE is French, LGER is German).

III. C.    Social/Behavioral Sciences: Choose one of ANTH100, AREC202, AREC240, ECON101, ECON202, ECON204, ECON212, ECON240, EDUC275, GR100, HDFS101, HONR492, JTC100, POLS101, POLS103, PSY100, SOC100, SOC105, SOWK110 (3 semester hours).

III. D.    Historical Perspectives: Choose one course from: AMST100, AMST101, ANTH140, ETST250, ETST252, ETST255, HIST100, HIST101, HIST115, HIST120, HIST121, HIST150, HIST151, HIST170, HIST171, HIST250, HIST252, HIST255, NR320 (3 semester hours).

III. E.    Global and Cultural Values: Select one of AGRI116, AGRI270, AM250, ANTH200, ECON211, E238, E245, ECON211, ETST100, ETST205, ETST253, ETST256, HORT171, IE116, IE270, IE370, LBCC170, LBCC171, PHIL170, POLS131, POLS232, POLS241, SA482, SOC205, SOCR171 (3 semester hours).

Notes

500 level courses in a specific category (e. g., Group I or Group II) may be substituted in that category with prior approval from the key advisor. Since both categories meet a Cat. IV requirement under the AUCC, a University petition is necessary to count such courses. Go to http://core.colostate.edu for petition form and procedures ("Substitution for a core course").

Computer Science majors need not take the 100 and 200 CIS prerequisites for CIS group II courses, though they are required to have completed CS200 and CS270. Contact the Business Advising Office in Rockwell Hall for overrides.

Computer Science majors need not take the EG101 or CIVE261 prerequisites for EE group II courses.

The preferred order for taking ST350 and ST340 is to take ST340 first.

The courses from Computer Science Group I and Group II should be selected carefully with concurrence of your advisor. Plan your upper division schedule as an integrated program.

*This is merely a recommended or suggested pattern of courses. It is not required that this pattern be followed.

*A grade of C or better is required in these courses. If you receive a C- or less you will have to repeat the requirement, and will not be able to use the course as a prerequisite.