Computer Science Sequence

1. Introductory Programming (1 course)

One course selected from:

• CSCI005 HM - Introduction to Computer Science
• CSCI040 CM - Computing for the Web
• CSCI051G PO - Introduction to Computer Science in Grace with Lab
• CSCI051J PO - Introduction to Computer Science in Java with Lab
• CSCI051P PO - Introduction to Computer Science in Python with Lab

2. Data Structures (1 course)

One course selected from:

• CSCI046 CM - Data Structures and Algorithms
• CSCI060 HM - Principles of Computer Science

3. Linear Algebra (1 course)

• MATH060C CM - Linear Algebra with Computing (recommended) or  

4. Discrete Mathematics (1 course)

One course selected from:

• MATH055 CM - Discrete Mathematics
• MATH055 HM - Discrete Mathematics

5. Lower- or Upper-Division Computer Science Elective (1 course)

• Any  numbered 35 or higher.

6. Upper-Division Computer Science Elective (1 course)

• Any  numbered 70 or higher.

Notes:

• Students may not pursue both the computer science sequence and the .
• While any of , , , , or  can serve as a prerequisite to , only  can serve as a prerequisite to .

Learning Goals

Students who graduate with the Computer Science Sequence will learn the fundamentals of Computer Science in ways that supplement their respective majors.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the CMC Computer Science Sequence will:

1. Understand the theoretical computer science necessary to follow and adapt to technological changes in a student’s major discipline and in computer science.
2. Use fundamental mathematical abstraction to analyze problems and find algorithmic solutions.
3. Use fundamental data structures, algorithms, and programming techniques to implement programming projects of moderate to large size using mainstream programming languages.
4. Apply the fundamental knowledge to the topics in advanced electives that are closely related to a student’s major area.