2012 - 2013

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Degree Programs
• 3. Application to Major
• 4. CSci Undergraduate D/D Plus Policy
• 5. Upper Division Track
• 6. Suggested 4 Year Plan
• 7. CS Requirements
• 8. Course Descriptions
• 9. Honors Program
• 10. Advising and APAS Reports
• 11. Closed Classes/First Day Policies
• 12. Academic Integrity
• 13. Disability Services
• 14. Academic Help and Survival Tips
• 15. Laboratory Policy
• 16. Student Opportunities
• 17. Graduation and Beyond
• 18. CSci Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions
  • 18.1. Degree Requirements
  • 18.2. Jobs
  • 18.3. Courses and Credit
  • 18.4. Computing
  • 18.5. Special Opportunities
• 19. Contact Information
• 20. Appendix

18.1. Degree Requirements

What is the difference between a CSE and CLA CS&E degree?

• 1 year of physics is required by CSE, not by CLA.
• CSE Upper Division Track is 24 credits, of which some can be upper level courses in a "related field." CLA Upper Division Track is 12 semester credits of approved 4xxx/5xxx CSci courses.
• CLA requires more liberal arts courses, including a second language.
• CSE requires an additional math course.
• CLA requires a senior project (or class including a substantial project. This requirement is also fulfilled by CSci 3081W).

Is my Upper Division Track OK?

The CSE Upper Division Track you choose must be approved by a CS&E Advisor. See the Upper Division Track portion of this guide for additional information. If you are thinking about a track but have doubts about our approving it, consult with a CS&E Advisor in 4-196B before starting to take track courses. The advisor can help you to make appropriate choices for a track that can be approved while conforming to your area of interest.

Is my advanced math elective OK?

The advanced math elective you choose must be approved by a CS&E Advisor. See the advanced math elective portion of this guide for more information.

Why aren't my Upper Division Emphasis classes or advanced math elective showing up on my APAS?

If you haven't filled out an upper division track form (available from a CS&E advisor in Keller 4-196), please do so. Classes must be listed on the form before they show up on the APAS as upper division electives or the advanced math elective.

Can I graduate with {insert odd situation here}?

You can fill out a petition and give it to the college office. Present a persuasive argument. They will pass it on to a CS&E Advisor. A current copy of your APAS report must always accompany petitions.

How can I graduate with honors?

See the honors section of this guide.

What do I need to do to graduate?

See the Graduation Procedures section of this guide.

What courses fulfill the CLA senior project semester requirement?

The current list is CSci 3081W, CSci 5107, CSci 5115, CSci 5512, CSci 5801, CSci 5802. This list will be updated periodically.

What courses fulfill the "advanced math class" semester requirement for CSE students?

To fulfill this requirement a course must: (a) be an 4xxx/5xxx 3-4 credit class; (b) have math or logic as its primary focus (it is insufficient for the class to merely involve math or logic. It must have math or logic as its main theme); (c) not also be used as part of your Upper Division Track; (d) be sufficiently advanced.

However, students are strongly encouraged to discuss the math elective with a CS&E advisor since there are a number of possibilities, and not all 4xxx and 5xxx math courses fulfill the math elective requirement.

Students should not take multivariable calculus or the sequences, sets and foundations as the math elective since these classes no longer fulfill that requirement. Students who took either of these classes in the past should see a CS&E advisor to check if they took the course when it was still accepted.

What courses fulfill the writing-intensive requirements?

CSci courses that are "writing intensive" are CSci 3921W, CSci 3081W and CSci 4511W.