Computer Science, BS (2023-2024)

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
4 unit(s) OR CS 46AX - Introduction to Programming 4 unit(s)
Note: CS 46AX requires enrollment in CS 46AW .
MATH 30
OR
MATH 30X - Calculus I
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CS 42
/
MATH 42
OR
CS 42X
/
MATH 42X - Discrete Mathematics
3 unit(s) ¹
MATH 31
OR
MATH 31X - Calculus II
4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in MATH 31W .
CS 46B - Introduction to Data Structures
4 unit(s) ¹
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

CS 47 - Introduction to Computer Systems
3 unit(s)
CS 146 - Data Structures and Algorithms
3 unit(s)
Approved Science Elective [Recommended PHYS 50 , GEOL 1 , GEOL 7 (B1+B3)] 4 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

CS 147 - Computer Architecture
3 unit(s)
CS 151 - Object-Oriented Design
3 unit(s)
MATH 39 - Linear Algebra I
3 unit(s)
GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area A3 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (14 units)

CS 149 - Operating Systems
3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
Approved Science Elective [Recommended BIOL 30 (B2+B3)] 4 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CS 152 - Programming Paradigms
3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
PHIL 134 - Computers, Ethics and Society
3 unit(s) (V)
CS 100W - Technical Writing Workshop
3 unit(s) (WID)
MATH 32
/
MATH 32X - Calculus III
,
MATH 161A - Applied Probability and Statistics I
, OR
MATH 142 - Introduction to Combinatorics
3 unit(s) ²
Note: MATH 32X requires enrollment in MATH 32W .
Apply to Graduate

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)
SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

CS 154 - Formal Languages and Computability
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. At least one CS electives should be chosen from the following list: CS 116A , CS 116B , CS 122 , CS 123A , CS 123B , CS 131 , CS 133 , CS 134 , CS 136 , CS 144 , CS 153 , CS 155 , CS 156 , CS 157B , CS 157C , CS 158A , CS 158B , CS 159 , CS 161 , CS 168 , CS 171 , CS 174 , CS 175 , or CS 176 .

¹Math 42(X) is a strict prerequisite for CS 146, so it should be taken no later than concurrently with CS 46B. This is especially of note for students who take CS 46B earlier due to AP credit.
²We recommend Math 32 for students interested in computer graphics or video game courses, and Math 142 or Math 161A for other students. Math 32 can be swapped with a science course from Fall Semester - Year 2. You also have the option to take Math 32 and take one of the other courses as a CS elective.