Roadmap: Computer Science and Linguistics, BS

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 GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 22A - Python for Everyone 3 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
MATH 42 - Discrete Mathematics 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1A (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 4 + US 123 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (16 units)

CS 46A - Introduction to Programming or CS 46AX - Introduction to Programming 4 unit(s)
Note: CS 46AX requires enrollment in CS 46AW .
MATH 30 - Calculus I 4 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
GE Area 1B 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 4 + US 123 3 unit(s)*

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 46B - Introduction to Data Structures 4 unit(s)
MATH 31 - Calculus II 4 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
GE Area 3A 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 3B 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (14 units)

CS 146 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 unit(s)
LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 unit(s)
GE Area 5A 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5B 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5C 1 unit*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 100W - Technical Writing Workshop OR LLD 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
CS 154 - Formal Languages and Computability 3 unit(s)
LING 111 - Introduction to Linguistic Phonetics 3 unit(s)
MATH 39 - Linear Algebra I 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CS 156 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 unit(s)
LING 112 - Introduction to Syntax 3 unit(s)
LING 115 - Corpus Linguistics 3 unit(s)
MATH 161A - Applied Probability and Statistics I 3 unit(s)
PHIL 134 - Computers, Ethics and Society 3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 3)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

CS 171 - Introduction to Machine Learning 3 unit(s)
LING 124 - Introduction to Speech Technology 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
GE UD Area 2/5 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

LING 113 - Introduction to Phonology OR any of the following: LING 114 , LING 125 , LING 161 , LING 162 , LING 166 or LING 167 3 unit(s)*
LING 165 - Introduction to Natural Language Processing 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
Major Elective 3 unit(s)
GE UD Area 4 3 unit(s)*

Roadmap Notes

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in Upper Division GE courses. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.