Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 111 Concepts of Computer Science (BICS)
(3) CS 140 Introduction to Computing I
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(3) ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills (ERGU or EREG)*
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
18 – Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 150 Introduction to Computing II
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
(3) MATH 224 or MATH 223 Discrete Mathematics (BPS)
17 – Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 234 Database and Web System Development
(3-4) MATH elective
(4-5) Laboratory Science Sequence I (BPS, EL)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
16-18 – Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 286 Intro to Computer Organization & Architecture
(3) MATH Elective
(4-5) Laboratory Science Sequence II (BPS, EL)
(3-4) STAT 244 or STAT 380 Statistics for Applications (PS)
13-15 – Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 360 Ethical and Social Implications of Computing
(3) CS 340 Algorithms and Data Structures
(3) CS 314 Operating Systems
(4-5) Lab Science Elective
13-14 – Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 325 Software Engineering
(3) CS 447 Networks and Data Communications
(3) CS 330 Programming Languages
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies
15 – Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 425 Senior Project: Software Design
(3) CS Elective I
(3) CS Elective II
(3) CS Elective III
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
15 – Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 499-Senior Project: Software Implementation
(3) CS Elective IV
(3) CS Elective V
(1) Health Experience (EH)
(3) U.S. Race, Gender, and Equity (ERGU) or Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education (EREG)*
13 - Total Credits
* If a course satisfies both the EREG and ERGU requirements, students will be given credit for one of the attributes and need to take a course that fulfills the other attribute.
Total Hours 120
Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 111 Concepts of Computer Science (BICS)
(3) CS 140 Introduction to Computing I
(3) ENG 101 English Composition
(3) ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills (ERGU)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
(3) Unrestricted/Minor Elective
16 – Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 150 Introduction to Computing II
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(3) MATH 223 OR MATH 224 Discrete Mathematics (BPS)
17 – Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 234 Database and Web System Development
(4) Foreign Language 101 (EREG)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
(1) Health Experience
(3) Unrestricted/Minor Elective
17 – Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 286 Intro to Computer Organization & Architecture
(4) STAT 244 Statistics (BICS)
(4) Foreign Language 102
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
14 – Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 360 Ethical and Social Implications of Computing
(3) CS 340 Algorithms and Data Structures
(3) CS 314 Operating Systems
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
(3) Unrestricted/Minor Elective
15 – Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 325 Software Engineering
(3) CS 330 Programming Languages
(3) CS 447 Networks and Data Communications
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
15 – Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 425 Senior Project: Software Design
(3) CS Elective I
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)/Lab Experience (EL)
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
(3) Unrestricted/Minor Elective
15 – Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) CS 499-Senior Project: Software Implementation
(3) CS Elective II
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
(3) Unrestricted/Minor Elective
(3) Unrestricted/Minor Elective
15 - Total Credits
Total Hours 124
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If ‘Minor’ requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
