Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Roadmap - Quantitative Reasoning Category I/II
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 74
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CSC 101 | Introduction to Computing (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| MATH 226 | Calculus I (Major Mathematics and Physics, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication - Take Two | 6 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSC 215 | Intermediate Computer Programming (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 4 |
| MATH 227 | Calculus II (Major Mathematics and Physics) | 4 |
| PHYS 220 & PHYS 222 |
General Physics with Calculus I and General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory (Major Mathematics and Physics, GE 5A, GE 5C) |
4 |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSC 220 | Data Structures (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| CSC 230 | Discrete Mathematical Structures for Computer Science (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| PHYS 230 & PHYS 232 |
General Physics with Calculus II and General Physics with Calculus II Laboratory (Major Mathematics and Physics) |
4 |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CSC 256 | Machine Structures (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| CSC 340 | Programming Methodology (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| MATH 225 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (Major Mathematics and Physics) | 3 |
| MATH 324 | Probability and Statistics with Computing (Major Mathematics and Physics) | 3 |
| GE Area 5B: Biological Science | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CSC 300GW | Ethics, Communication, and Tools for Software Development - GWAR (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| CSC 317 | Introduction to Web Software Development (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| CSC 510 | Analysis of Algorithms I (Advanced Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| CSC 413 | Software Development (Core Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| CSC 415 | Operating System Principles (Advanced Computer Science Requirement) | 3 |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Major Elective (15 Units Total) - Take Three 4 | 9 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| CSC 648 | Software Engineering (Advanced Computer Science Requirement) 5 | 3 |
| Major Elective (15 Units Total) - Take Two 4 | 6 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 4 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Major Electives (15 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 5
CSC 648 serves as the major capstone course.