Computer Science permeates every aspect of human endeavor, and thus it is a truly interdisciplinary field. CS is fast growing, and its graduates are in demand in our community and nation-wide. We respond to this demand by teaching our students with a “hands-on” and “problem-solving” approach, and we strive to give our students a strong grounding in the fundamental science of computing, as well as the necessary technical knowledge to succeed in the job market. As the field is fast growing, we realize that we serve our students best by being top experts in our respective research fields. Thus we aim to embody the teacher-scholar model in our academic lives.
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Review the Information Technology Major Requirements
Fall Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| IT | 221 | UNIX System Programming I | 3 | Fall Class Only | Major | |
| Major Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | | Major | |
| MIS | 310 | Management Information Systems | 3 | | Major | |
| MATH | 300 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | | Major | |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, CHS350 | Graduation | AIR: US History |
Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C- or better to apply toward the Information Technology major.
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| COMP | 447 | Societal Issues in Computing | 3 | | Major & GE & GWAR | UDGE D |
| IT | 420 | Database Theory and Design | 3 | | Major | |
| IT | 421 | UNIX System Programming II | 3 | | Major | |
| MGT | 307 | Management of Organizations | 3 | | Major | |
| Major Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | | Major | |
Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C- or better to apply toward the Information Technology major.
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| IT | 424 | Computer System Security | 3 | | Major | |
| IT | 429 | Computer Networks | 3 | | Major | |
| IT | 491 | Capstone Preparation | 1 | | Major | |
| COMP | 345 | Digital Image Processing (IT Elective 1) | 3 | COMP-345 double counts with Major Elective and UDGE-B | Major & GE | UDGE B |
| UDGE | Student's Choice | UDGEC - Arts and Humanities | 3 | | GE | UDGE C |
| POLS | 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | | Graduation | AIR: CA Local & State Govt |
Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C- or better to apply toward the Information Technology major.
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| IT | 499 | Capstone Project | 3 | | Major | |
| Major Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | | Major | |
| Major Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | | Major | |
| Multicultural Perspectives | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | May be fulfilled with GE:F- Ethnic Studies | Graduation | Multicultural Perspectives |
| Language | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. | Graduation | Language |
Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C- or better to apply toward the Information Technology major.
- Attend Grad Fest in March
