Computer Science Undergraduate Major (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
- OSU-Cascades
Options available:
The computer science (CS) undergraduate curriculum has the following Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) (see the ABET Accreditation for CS website).
- Graduates of the program will have successful careers.
- Graduates of the program will continue to learn and adapt to a changing world.
- Graduates of the program will practice ethical and inclusive principles that foster collaborative environments.
Entering undergraduate students must choose and complete options 1 or 2 to earn a degree in CS. Entering post-baccalaureate students may select options 1 and 2 that are offered on campus or the online Computer Science Double Degree option offered by Ecampus.
- Applied Computer Science (BA, BS, HBA, HBS) - on campus and via Ecampus
- Computer Systems (BA, BS, HBA, HBS) - on campus only
- Computer Science Double Degree (BS, HBS) - via Ecampus only
For students entering the undergraduate program, the recommended high school preparation is four years of mathematics, science, and English. High school programming or computer applications courses should not be taken in place of other college preparatory courses.
Major Code: 307
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Requirements for the Computer Science Double Degree are different from those stated below. Please see the Computer Science Double Degree Option page for information and requirements.
Code | Title | Credits |
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COMM 114 | *ARGUMENT AND CRITICAL DISCOURSE | 3-4 |
or COMM 111Z | *PUBLIC SPEAKING | |
CS 162 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II | 4 |
CS 261 | DATA STRUCTURES | 4 |
CS 290 | WEB DEVELOPMENT | 4 |
CS 325 | ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS | 4 |
CS 340 | INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES | 4 |
CS 344 | OPERATING SYSTEMS I | 4 |
CS 361 | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I | 4 |
CS 362 | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II | 4 |
CS 372 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS | 4 |
CS 381 | PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
CS 391 | *SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE | 3 |
CS 444 | OPERATING SYSTEMS II | 4 |
CS 461 | ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT I | 3 |
CS 462 | ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT II | 3 |
CS 463 | SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT | 2 |
ENGR 100 | THE OREGON STATE ENGINEERING STUDENT | 3 |
ENGR 102 | DESIGN ENGINEERING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | 3 |
ENGR 103 | ENGINEERING COMPUTATION AND ALGORITHMIC THINKING | 3 |
MTH 231 | ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | 4 |
MTH 251 | *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS | 4 |
MTH 252 | INTEGRAL CALCULUS | 4 |
ST 314 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 |
WR 121Z | *COMPOSITION I | 4 |
WR 214 | *WRITING IN BUSINESS | 3 |
WR 227Z | *TECHNICAL WRITING | 4 |
Baccalaureate Core Requirements | 33 | |
Unrestricted Electives | 5-6 | |
Required Option | 49 | |
Total Credits | 181 |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
Major Code: 307
Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
ENGR 100 | THE OREGON STATE ENGINEERING STUDENT | 3 |
MTH 251 | *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS | 4 |
HHS 231 | *LIFETIME FITNESS FOR HEALTH | 2 |
WR 121Z | *COMPOSITION I | 4 |
HHS 241 | *LIFETIME FITNESS (or any PAC course) | 1 |
Credits | 14 | |
Winter | ||
ENGR 102 | DESIGN ENGINEERING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | 3 |
COMM 114 or COMM 111Z | *ARGUMENT AND CRITICAL DISCOURSE or *PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
MTH 252 | INTEGRAL CALCULUS | 4 |
*Perspectives Course | 4 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
ENGR 103 | ENGINEERING COMPUTATION AND ALGORITHMIC THINKING | 3 |
MTH 231 | ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | 4 |
Unrestricted Electives | 3 | |
*Perspectives Courses | 6 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
CS 162 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II | 4 |
WR 214 | *WRITING IN BUSINESS | 3 |
ST 314 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 |
Unrestricted Electives | 3 | |
*Perspectives Course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Winter | ||
CS 271 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE | 4 |
*Perspectives Courses | 7 | |
*Difference, Power & Discrimination | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
CS 261 | DATA STRUCTURES | 4 |
CS 290 | WEB DEVELOPMENT | 4 |
WR 227Z | *TECHNICAL WRITING | 4 |
*Perspectives Course | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
CS 344 | OPERATING SYSTEMS I | 4 |
CS 361 | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING I | 4 |
Option Courses | 8 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Winter | ||
CS 325 | ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS | 4 |
CS 362 | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING II | 4 |
CS 391 | *SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE | 3 |
Option Course | 4 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CS 372 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS | 4 |
CS 381 | PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
Option Courses | 8 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
CS 444 | OPERATING SYSTEMS II | 4 |
CS 461 | ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT I | 3 |
Restricted Elective | 3 | |
Option Course | 4 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Winter | ||
CS 352 | INTRODUCTION TO USABILITY ENGINEERING | 4 |
CS 462 | ^SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT II | 3 |
Option Course | 4 | |
*Synthesis Course | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
CS 340 | INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES | 4 |
CS 463 | SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROJECT | 2 |
Restricted Elective | 3 | |
Option Course | 4 | |
Unrestricted Electives | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 181 |