USC Catalogue: The Schools: USC Viterbi School of Engineering: Computer Science: Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The undergraduate program in computer science is an interdisciplinary program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The program is designed to provide both an academic and professional orientation.

General admission requirements for the undergraduate program are the same as those of the university and the USC School of Engineering and include three to five units of mathematics and one unit of science (biology, chemistry or physics) together with satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test and Achievement Tests. The requirement for the degree is 128 units. A cumulative scholarship average of C (2.0) is required for all courses taken at USC as well as for all computer science courses taken in the program. Computer science is a department in the USC School of Engineering; however, the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in computer science is awarded through the USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Candidates must complete general education requirements; see the General Education Program section.

First Year, First Semester Units

CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3

MATH 125 Calculus I 4

WRIT 140* Writing and Critical Reasoning 4

General education VI* 4

15

First Year, First Semester	Units
CSCI 101L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
	General education VI*	4
		15

First Year, Second Semester Units

CSCI 105 Object Oriented

Programming 2

CSCI 107 Computers and Society 3

MATH 126 Calculus II 4

General education V 4

Foreign language I 4

17

First Year, Second Semester	Units
CSCI 105	Object Oriented
	Programming	2
CSCI 107	Computers and Society	3
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
	General education V	4
	Foreign language I	4
		17

Second Year, First Semester Units

CSCI 102L Data Structures 4

EE 101 Introduction to Digital Logic 3

MATH 226 Calculus III 4

Foreign language II 4

Free elective 2

17

Second Year, First Semester	Units
CSCI 102L	Data Structures	4
EE 101	Introduction to Digital Logic	3
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
	Foreign language II	4
Free elective		2
		17

Second Year, Second Semester Units

CSCI 201L Principles of Software Development 4

CSCI 271 Discrete Methods in Computer Science 3

EE 102L Introduction to Digital Circuits 2

MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 4

Foreign language III 4

17

Second Year, Second Semester	Units
CSCI 201L	Principles of Software Development	4
CSCI 271	Discrete Methods in Computer Science	3
EE 102L	Introduction to Digital Circuits	2
MATH 225	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	4
	Foreign language III	4
		17

Third Year, First Semester Units

CSCI 303 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3

EE 357 Basic Organization of Computer Systems 3

MATH 407 Probability Theory 4

Technical elective I 3

Basic science requirement I** 4

17

Third Year, First Semester	Units
CSCI 303	Design and Analysis of Algorithms	3
EE 357	Basic Organization of Computer Systems	3
MATH 407	Probability Theory	4
Technical elective I	3
Basic science requirement I**	4
		17

Third Year, Second Semester Units

CSCI 377 Introduction to Software Engineering 3

EE 457Lx Computer Systems Organization 3

General education IV 4

Technical elective II 3

Basic science requirement II ** 4

17

Third Year, Second Semester	Units
CSCI 377	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
EE 457Lx	Computer Systems Organization	3
General education IV	4
Technical elective II	3
Basic science requirement II **	4
		17

Fourth Year, First Semester Units

CSCI 402x Operating Systems 3

General education I 4

Science elective*** 4

Free elective 4

15

Fourth Year, First Semester	Units
CSCI 402x	Operating Systems	3
General education I	4
Science elective***	4
Free elective		4
		15

Fourth Year, Second Semester Units

CSCI 477 Design and Construction of Large Software Systems 3

WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3

General education II 4

Technical elective III 3

13

Fourth Year, Second Semester	Units
CSCI 477	Design and Construction of Large Software Systems	3
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
General education II	4
Technical elective III	3
		13

*Taken concurrently.

**Basic science requirement: PHYS 151L and PHYS 152L or CHEM 105aLbL or BISC 120L and BISC 220L.

***Any course in physics, biology or chemistry beyond the basic science requirement or in another scientific discipline. See department for approval.

Foreign Language Requirement

Three semesters of a single language and passing the skill level examination in that language or passing the skill level examination in a foreign language.

Technical Electives (two courses)

Applicable courses include: CSCI 351, CSCI 377, CSCI 410, CSCI 445, CSCI 459, CSCI 460, CSCI 477L, CSCI 480, CSCI 485, CSCI 490x, CSCI 499; EE 321, EE 450, EE 454L, EE 459L, EE 465, EE 477L, EE 490x, EE 499; MATH 458. Other courses may be applicable; please see an advisor for approval.

Physics/Computer Science Major Requirements for the Bachelor of Science

This program is intended for students with dual interests in physics and computer science who wish to complete the essential courses for both majors within their normal four year career. See the Physics and Astronomy Department section for course requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science

See the listing under Computer Engineering.

Minor in Computer Science

The computer science minor introduces the concepts, tools and techniques that are involved in the programming of computers. The minor prepares students to achieve mastery in several current programming languages. In addition, the student will learn about creating effective user interfaces and how to build applications that are available on the World Wide Web.

Required Courses (22 units)

Lower division (16 units)

CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3

CSCI 102L Data Structures 4

CSCI 105 Object-Oriented Programming 2

CSCI 107 Computers and Society 3

CSCI 201L Principles of Software Development 4

Upper division (6 units)

CSCI 351 Programming and Multimedia on the World Wide Web 3

CSCI 377 Introduction to Software Engineering 3

Required Courses (22 units)
Lower division (16 units)
CSCI 101L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
CSCI 102L	Data Structures	4
CSCI 105	Object-Oriented Programming	2
CSCI 107	Computers and Society	3
CSCI 201L	Principles of Software Development	4
Upper division (6 units)
CSCI 351	Programming and Multimedia on the World Wide Web	3
CSCI 377	Introduction to Software Engineering	3

Electives

10 units selected from the following courses:

CSCI 445 Introduction to Robotics 4

CSCI 460 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3

CSCI 477 Design and Construction of Large Software Systems 3

CSCI 480 Computer Graphics 3

CSCI 485 File and Database Management 3

CSCI 499 Special Topics 2-4

Total: 32 units

Electives
10 units selected from the following courses:
CSCI 445	Introduction to Robotics	4
CSCI 460	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	3
CSCI 477	Design and Construction of Large Software Systems	3
CSCI 480	Computer Graphics	3
CSCI 485	File and Database Management	3
CSCI 499	Special Topics	2-4
Total: 32 units

Note: Students majoring in business may wish to take CSCI 477 and CSCI 485: These courses will prepare them to utilize computers in a corporate setting.

Students majoring in fine arts or cinema-television may wish to take CSCI 460 and CSCI 480: These courses will prepare them to apply computers to movies and online games.

Students majoring in chemistry or physics may prefer to take CSCI 445 and CSCI 460: These courses will prepare them to create sophisticated software for scientific applications.

Minor in Multimedia and Creative Technologies

See listing under Multimedia and Creative Technologies.

4+1 Program

The 4+1 Program offers qualified students the opportunity to simultaneously complete the requirements for the B.S. and M.S. degrees in five years. Students are eligible for the 4+1 Program upon completing 96 or more units toward their B.S. with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Qualified students who are interested should see their advisor in their junior year to begin planning for the inclusion of graduate courses during their senior year. Students should apply to the graduate program in the fall of their senior year. Eligible students will be automatically accepted to the M.S. program without needing to take the GRE. All requirements for both the B.S. and M.S. degrees must be met; however, up to six units of course work will be counted toward satisfying the unit requirements of both programs. Application information may be obtained in the School of Engineering Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Students should see their departmental advisors for assistance with course selection.

Catalogue 2004-05