University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters & Science 65 courses 120 total credits
Computer scientists enjoy exceptional career opportunities, in settings ranging from large, established companies to adventurous new start-ups. They are also well qualified to pursue graduate study in a number of fields.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Foundational Math Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 | 5 |
| MATH 222 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 | 4 |
| Total Foundational Math Courses | 9 credits | |
Basic Computer Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP SCI 240 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| COMP SCI 252 | Introduction to Computer Engineering | 3 |
| COMP SCI 300 | Programming II | 3 |
| COMP SCI 354 | Machine Organization and Programming | 3 |
| COMP SCI 400 | Programming III | 3 |
| Total Basic Computer Sciences | 15 credits | |
Linear Algebra
Probability or Statistics
Theory of Computer Science
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP SCI 577 | Introduction to Algorithms | 4 |
| COMP SCI 520 | Introduction to Theory of Computing | 3 |
Software & Hardware
Applications
Electives1
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