Sample Schedule for a Minor in Computer Science

Assuming no previous CS experience

FirstYear																		Autumn																												Spring
"																		CS2a:Intro to Comp.																												CS11a: Java and C
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Notes for first year
• CS2a and CS11a can be skipped if you already know how to program in Java or C
• 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
"																		CS22a:Lab for 21a																												CS22b:Lab for 21b
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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
"																		CS31a:Operating Systems																												CSXX:Any CS course numbered 20+
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Notes for Junior year
• There are many electives that can be taken this year

Senior																		Autumn																												Spring
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Notes for Senior year