Computer Science, BS (2021-2022)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

CS 46A - Introduction to Programming
4 unit(s)
CS 42
/
MATH 42
OR
CS 42X
/
MATH 42X - Discrete Mathematics
3 unit(s)
Note: CS/MATH 42X requires enrollment in MATH 42W .
AMS 1A - American Cultures to 1877
6 unit(s) (C1+D) *
GE Area E 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (16 units)

MATH 30
OR
MATH 30X - Calculus I
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
CS 46B - Introduction to Data Structures
4 unit(s)
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
AMS 1B - American Cultures 1877 to Present
6 unit(s) (C2+D+US123) *

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 47 - Introduction to Computer Systems
3 unit(s)
MATH 31
OR
MATH 31X - Calculus II
4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in MATH 31W .
Approved Science Elective [Recommended PHYS 50 or GEOL 1 (B1+B3)] 4 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Writing Skills Test (WST) - Taken and Passed

Spring Semester (16 units)

Major Elective (Recommended CS 49C with department consent) 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
GE Area B2 OR Approved Science Elective 3 unit(s)
Approved Science Elective [Recommended PHYS 51 OR GEOL 7 (B1+B3)] 4 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (13 units)

CS 100W - Technical Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (Z)
CS 146 - Data Structures and Algorithms
3 unit(s)
CS 147 - Computer Architecture
3 unit(s)
MATH 39 - Linear Algebra I
3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CS 151 - Object-Oriented Design
3 unit(s)
CS 149 - Operating Systems
3 unit(s)
PHIL 134 - Computers, Ethics and Society
3 unit(s) (V)
CS 154 - Formal Languages and Computability
3 unit(s)
MATH 32
/
MATH 32X - Calculus III
,
MATH 142 - Introduction to Combinatorics
, OR
MATH 161A - Applied Probability and Statistics I
3 unit(s)
Note: MATH 32X requires enrollment in MATH 32W .
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Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 157A - Introduction to Database Management Systems
3 unit(s)
CS 160 - Software Engineering
3 unit(s)
CS 166 - Information Security
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

CS 152 - Programming Paradigms
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 8 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

This plan assumes readiness for calculus and for an introductory CS course.

Alternates to PHYS 50 and 51 are available; see www.sjsu.edu/cs/practicalities/science-requirements. At least one CS electives should be chosen from the following list: CS 116A , CS 116B , CS 122 , CS 123A , CS 123B , CS 134 , CS 144 , CS 153 , CS 155 , CS 156 , CS 157B , CS 157C , CS 158A , CS 158B , CS 159 , CS 161 , CS 168 , CS 174 , or CS 175 .

* AMS 1A and AMS 1B for CS majors covers GE area C1, C2 (one additional C1 or C2 required) and D + American Institutions US1, US2, and US3.