Computer Science, BS

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Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Sonoma State University Bachelor of Science in Computer Science will demonstrate the ability to:

apply the algorithmic basics and logical approach to computational problem solving.
apply software design and development principles to solve small- to large-scale computing problems, individually and collaboratively.
develop proficiency to select appropriate tools and techniques for a given computing task.
communicate effectively, work in a team, and take on leadership roles as needed.
use the breadth of knowledge in theory, systems and applications to meet the needs of computing technology in diverse fields.

Degree Requirements

See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 units)

See the “General Education Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Major Core Requirements (49 units)

CS 115 - Programming I Unit(s): 4
CS 210 - Introduction to Unix Unit(s): 1
CS 215 - Programming II Unit(s): 4
CS 242 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science Unit(s): 4
CS 252 - Introduction to Computer Organization Unit(s): 4
CS 315 - Data Structures Unit(s): 4
CS 351 - Computer Architecture Unit(s): 4
CS 355 - Database Management Systems Design Unit(s): 4
CS 370 - Software Design and Development Unit(s): 4
CS 415 - Algorithm Analysis Unit(s): 4
CS 450 - Operating Systems Unit(s): 4
CS 454 - Theory of Computation Unit(s): 4
CS 460 - Programming Languages Unit(s): 4

Computer Science Electives (9 units)

Choose 9 units of upper-division CS electives (see list below). No more than 3 units can be satisfied by a combination of CS 349 , CS 390 , CS 495 , and CS 497 .

* Selected topics courses include Bioinformatics, Data Compression, Wireless Networks, Mobile Application Development, and other current topics in computer science.

CS 330 - Introduction to Game Programming Unit(s): 3
CS 340 - Computer Security and Malware Unit(s): 3
CS 349 - Problem Solving in a Team Environment Unit(s): 1
CS 360 - Object-Oriented Programming Unit(s): 3
CS 365 - Computer Networking and the Internet Unit(s): 3
CS 375 - Computer Graphics Unit(s): 3
CS 385 - Selected Topics in Computer Science Unit(s): 1-4
CS 386 - Selected Topics in CS with Lab Unit(s): 3
CS 390 - Computer Science Colloquium Unit(s): 1
CS 425 - Parallel Computing Unit(s): 3
CS 452 - Compiler Design and Construction Unit(s): 3
CS 465 - Data Communications Unit(s): 3
CS 480 - Artificial Intelligence Unit(s): 3
CS 495 - Special Studies Unit(s): 1-4
CS 497 - Internship Unit(s): 1-3

CS Capstone Requirement (3 units)

One of the following courses:

CS 470 - Advanced Software Design Project Unit(s): 3
CS 496 - Senior Research Project Unit(s): 3

Required Supporting Courses (10 units)

MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4

Two additional courses from the following:

MATH 165 - Elementary Applied Statistics Unit(s): 4
MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
MATH 222 - Elementary Applied Linear Algebra Unit(s): 3
MATH 241 - Linear Algebra with Applications in Differential Equations Unit(s): 4
MATH 306 - Number Theory Unit(s): 4
MATH 316 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics Unit(s): 4
MATH 352 - Numerical Analysis Unit(s): 4
MATH 416 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics Unit(s): 4
MATH 430 - Linear Systems Theory Unit(s): 3
MATH 470 - Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Unit(s): 4
PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4

Units

Total GE Units: 48

Total Major Core Units: 49

Total Major Elective Units: 9

Total Capstone Units: 3

Total Support Course Units: 10-12

Total University Elective Units: 1

Total Units Required for Graduation: 120

Program Roadmaps

Computer Science, BS, Sample Four-Year Program