Program: Computer Science, B.A. - Albion College

Apr 05, 2025

2019-2020 Academic Catalog

Requirements for the Major (8.5 Units):

CS 171: Introduction to Computer Science I (1 Unit)
CS 173: Introduction to Computer Science II (1 Unit)
CS 275: Software Development (1 Unit)
CS 299: Colloquium in Mathematics and Computer Science (1/4 Unit)
CS 352: Algorithms (1 Unit)
CS 354: Computer Organization (1 Unit)
CS 356: Programming Languages (1 Unit)
CS 399: Colloquium in Mathematics and Computer Science (1/4 Unit)
AND
Two additional units of computer science courses numbered 200 or above.

Required Cognates:

MATH 141: Calculus of a Single Variable I (1 Unit)
MATH 239: Discrete Structures (1 Unit)

Other Requirements:

Students are encouraged to elect cognates in a specific field of interest in consultation with their adviser. Possible cognate areas include, but are not limited to, mathematics, physics, philosphy, psychology, and economics.

All computer science courses must be taken for a numerical grade, except those offered only on a credit/no credit basis.

A minimum grade of 2.0 is required in any mathematics or computer science course used as a prerequisite for another course in the department.

Notes:

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department may waive one or more of the foundation course requirements for students with advanced high school computer science perparation. Students may enroll in Internship (391, 392) and Directed Study (411, 412) in consultation with their advisers.