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The BS in Computer Science

Overview of Requirements (See the Brandeis bulletin for details)

Math10a: Calculus
Math10b: Calculus
Math15a: Linear Algebra

CS21a: Data Structures and Algorithms and its lab CS22a
CS21b: Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs and its lab CS22b
CS29a: Discrete Structures
CS30a: Introduction to the Theory of Computation
CS31a: Computer Structures and Organization
CS35a: Artificial Intelligence

8 CS electives as shown in the Brandeis bulletin. including between 2 and 4 cross-listed courses from other departments.

Sample 4 year Schedule
leading to a BS in Computer Science
for students with no previous programming experience

This schedule assumes no previous programming experience.
Students with some programming experience may take an accelerated sequence of courses.

FirstYear	Autumn	Spring
"	CS2a:Intro to Comp.	CS11a: Java and C
"	Math10a:Calculus	Math 10b: Calculus
"	???	Math15a:Lin. Alg.
"	???	???

Notes for first year

the Math can be taken later.
CS2a can be skipped
You can take from 3.0 to 5.5 courses per semester at Brandeis

Sophmore	Autumn	Spring
"	CS21a:Data Structures	CS21b: Str.and Int. of Programs
1/2 credit labs	CS22a:Lab for 21a	CS22b:Lab for 21b
.	Phys11a:Basic Physics I	Phys11b:Basic Physics II
1/2 credit labs	Phys19a:Lab	Phys19b:Lab
"	???	???

Notes for Sophomore year

CS22a and 22b are 1/2 credit labs for CS21a,21b
You can take CS29a,CS30a this year if you want
You can take some electives which have no prereqs.

Junior	Autumn	Spring
"	CS29a:Discrete Math	CS30a: Theory of Comp.
"	CS31a:Operating Systems	CS35a:Artificial Intelligence
"	Phys29a:Analog Electr.	Phys29b:Digital Electr.
"	???	???

Notes for Junior year

There are many electives that can be taken this year
You can postpone 31a or 35a to your senior year if you want

Senior	Autumn	Spring
"	CSXX:Elective	CSXX: Elective.
"	CSXX:Elective	CSXX: Elective.
"	CSXX:Elective	CSXX: Elective.
"	???	???

Notes for Senior year

the Senior Honors is optional, but needed if you want Summa honors
There are about 20 electives to chose from.
Electives are usually offered every other year.
with two more Physics Electives, you can also get a minor in Physics

Sample 4 year Course Schedule
leading to a BS in Computer Science
for students with previous programming experience

This schedule assumes previous programming experience.
Students with no programming experience should take the standard sequence of courses.

FirstYear	Autumn	Spring
.	CS21a:Data Structures	CS21b: Str.and Int. of Programs
1/2 credit labs	CS22a:Lab for 21a	CS22b:Lab for 21b
"	Math10a:Calculus	Math 10b: Calculus
"	???	Math15a:Lin. Alg.
.	???	???
.	???	???