B.A. in Computer Science
Academic Advisor: https://computing.njit.edu/advising
(120 credits minimum)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| CS 100 | Roadmap to Computing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111A | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 113 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| Science with Lab Elective | 4 | |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| CS 114 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CS/IS/IT Elective 200 or above 3 | 3 | |
| Science Literacy GER | 3 | |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 280 | Programming Language Concepts | 3 |
| IS 350 | Computers, Society and Ethics | 3 |
| CS 241 | Foundations of Computer Science I | 3 |
| COM 312 or COM 313 | Oral Presentations or Technical Writing | 3 |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| YWCC 207 | Computing & Effective Com | 1 |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CS 331 | Database System Design & Mgmt | 3 |
| Social Science GER | 3 | |
| CS 288 | Intensive Programming in Linux | 3 |
| CS 332 | Principles of Operating Systems | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 356 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| YWCC 307 | Professional Dev in Computing | 1 |
| CS Elective 300 or above | 3 | |
| Math/Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CS 350 | Intro to Computer Systems | 3 |
| CS Elective 300 or above | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| CS 490 | Guided Design in Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 435 | Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| Math or Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 491 | Senior Project | 3 |
| CS Elective 300 or above | 3 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CS/IS/IT Elective 200 or above 3 | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Free Elective: A minimum of 4 courses (12 credits minimum). Please consult your advisor for appropriate general electives.
- 2
Math or Science Elective:
If you took MATH 244 Introduction to Probability Theory you must take MATH 341 Statistical Methods II.
If you took MATH 333 Probability and Statistics you may take any of the following:
CS 337 Performance Modeling in Computing,
MATH 211 Calculus III A
MATH 213 Calculus III B,
MATH 222 Differential Equations
or any Math 300/400 level except MATH 305 Statistics for Technology.
- 3
CS/IS/IT Elective: Two 3-credit CS/IS/IT electives (200-level or above).
- 4
The following cannot count as elective courses:
MATH 107 University Mathematics A
MATH 108 University Mathematics B
MATH 110 University Mathematics B II - Trigonometry
MATH 226 Discrete Analysis
MATH 326 Discrete Analysis for Computer Engineers
Minimum Grades:
Prerequisite grade requirement for Computer Science majors:
Students are expected to earn a grade of B or better in CS 100. Students are expected to earn a grade of C or better in all CS courses that serve as prerequisites in a sequence of courses
Co-op
A GPA of 2.7 is required to enroll in co-op. Students may use up to 6 credits of co-op toward their free elective requirements.
See the General Education Requirements “Refer to the General Education Requirements for specific information for GER courses"
