University of California, San Diego

Course Details

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Course Description

The lower-division course requirements are designed to provide a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, programming methodology and skills, and computer organization. Upper-division core courses deal with the theory and design of algorithms, hardware, and software. Electives allow students to gain additional breadth and/or depth in computer science and engineering. The program encompasses the study of hardware design, data storage, computer architecture, assembly languages, and the design of computers for engineering, information retrieval, and scientific research. Many graduates in this degree program go on to graduate school or choose careers that involve the design of computer hardware and software systems in diverse areas such as: computer graphics, computer-aided design, multimedia systems, databases, parallel computation, distributed computation, artificial intelligence, optical computing, very-large-scale-integration design, and fabrication. Recommended high school preparation includes mathematics courses so that students can take freshman calculus in their first quarter. Courses in high school physics and computer programming are helpful preparation, but not required. The BS in computer science degree requires a total of 128 units for the BS computer science program (not including the general-education requirements).

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Career in related fields.




Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University of California, San Diego