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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) Effective Fall 2012

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) at the University of Georgia provides a strong foundation in computer science theory and practice in the context of a liberal arts education. Typical BS-CS program graduates pursue careers in software development, systems administration, consulting, or project management. In addition, BS-CS graduates pursue graduate studies at universities throughout the country. The BS-CS program at The University of Georgia is accredited by the CAC Commission of ABET.

For students matriculated to UGA prior to 2012 the BS-CS requirements maybe found here.

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BS-CS Degree Requirements

BS-CS degree students must satisfy four levels of requirements:

  • UGA General Education Core Curriculum requirements;
  • Computer Science Department Requirements;
  • Franklin College of Arts and Sciences requirement; and
  • Additional University System of Georgia requirements.

Summary of Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (121 hours)
Effective Fall 2012
The University of Georgia, and Board of Regents Requirements Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Requirements Department of Computer Science Requirements
Foundational Coursework (9-hours)

Sciences (7-8 hours)

Quantitative Reasoning (3 hours)

World Languages and Culture (9 hours)

Humanities and the Arts (12 hours)

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Upper Division Coursework (39 hours)

Physical Education (1 hour)


Additional Requirements (which may be included in the above requirements):

Federal and Georgia Constitution

United States and Georgia History

Cultural Diversity

Environmental Literacy
Foreign Language (11 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Fine Arts / Philosophy / Religion (6 hours)

History (3 hours)

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Biological Sciences (3-4 hours)

Physical Sciences (3-4 hours)

Multicultural (3 hours)
Foundational Coursework
MATH 2250
CSCI 1301
CSCI 1302
CSCI 1730
CSCI 2610
CSCI 2670
CSCI 3030
(31 hours)

Mathematics Requirement
Choose 11-hours from CSCI 2150-2150L, CSCI 4150, MATH 2260, MATH 3000, STAT 2000, STAT 4210, MATH 2270, MATH 2400, MATH 2410/2410H, MATH 2500, MATH 2700, MATH 3500/3500H, MATH 3510/3510H

Science Requirement
Additional Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences course with lab (4-hours)

Major Requirements
CSCI 4720
Application Design
Systems Design
(12 hours)

Major Electives
(12 hours) Choose any CSCI 4000/6000-level courses (except CSCI 4150/6150) that do not overlap with courses used to fulfill major requirements.

Teamwork Requirement
CSCI 4050, CSCI 4250, CSCI 4300, CSCI 4530, or CSCI 4800 (choose 1)

Note: Many courses can count for both a General Education Core and Franklin College requirement. For instance, taking HIST 2111 fulfills Franklin College's History requirement, provides hours toward the Social Sciences requirement for UGA, and also fulfills the United States and Georgia History requirement. All BS-CS students are required to consult an academic advisor prior to registering for classes.

Major Requirements for Computer Science

In addition to fulfilling University of Georgia's General Education Core Curriculum, BS-CS students complete major coursework. BS-CS major coursework consist of both Area IV (Major) courses as well as BS-CS Major Requirements and BS-CS Electives. All major-related coursework and associated pre-requisites must be fulfilled with grades of C (2.0) or higher.

A student's matriculation date at UGA determines which set of major requirements he or she must fulfill. Students who matriculated prior to the Fall 2012 semester must fulfill these requirements.

The BS-CS program (Pre Fall 2012) course flowchart worksheet is available for gaining insight into the pre-requisite structure. However, please note that the UGA Bulletin is the official source for degree requirements.

Area VI Requirements for Computer Science
Effective for students matriculating Fall 2012 or later
Course No. Course Title Prerequisites
CSCI 1302 Software Development CSCI 1301
CSCI 2670 Theory of Computation CSCI 2610
CSCI 2720 Data Structures CSCI 1302, CSCI 1730
MATH 2250 Calculus I MATH 1113


BS-CS Major Requirements for Computer Science
Effective for students matriculating Fall 2012 or later
Requirement Courses Satisfying this Requirement
Computing & Society CSCI 3030, Computing, Ethics, and Society
Computer Architecture CSCI 4720, Computer Architecture
Application Design CSCI 4050, Software Engineering
CSCI 4370, Database Management

(choose one of the above two courses)
Systems Design CSCI 4570, Compilers
CSCI 4730, Operating Systems
CSCI 4760, Computer Networks

(Choose one of the above three courses)
Major Electives Any CSCI 4000-level course

Students may complete an optional Area of Emphasis to give your degree more structure and help you in presenting your qualifications to potential employers
Major Related Electives (Math) CSCI 2150-2150L
CSCI 4150/6150
MATH 2260*
MATH 2270
MATH 2400
MATH 2410/MATH 2410H
MATH 2500
MATH 2700
MATH 3000
MATH 3500/MATH 3500H
MATH 3510/MATH 3510H
STAT 2000*
STAT 4210

(Choose 11 hours of the above courses. Note, choosing 7 of these hours from upper-division coursework helps students meet the requirements of 39-hours of upper division coursework overall)

*If MATH 2260 or STAT 2000 was taken to satisfy core curriculum requirements, students must select another course to satisfy major-related requirements.
Major Related Electives (Science) Choose an additional biological or physical science course, including a lab, from Franklin College's Requirements.


The BS-CS (Effective Fall 2012) course flowchart worksheet is available for gaining insight into the pre-requisite structure. However, please note that the UGA Bulletin is the official source for degree requirements.

Academic Advising

The professional advisors at the Franklin College, and your CS faculty advisor, will help you navigate this maze of requirements and achieve a timely graduation. See our Undergraduate Advising page for details on the advising process.

 
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