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Program Title: Computer Science B.A.

	Approval Status:	Waiting for Degree-Granting College Approval
	Program Last Saved:	Aug 30, 2011 3:53:57 PM
	By:	Mary Elizabeth Freppert

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Submit Program on 08/19/2010 at 04:12 PM by Mary Elizabeth Freppert (freppert@umn.edu) → Degree-Granting College for College of Liberal Arts on 06/30/2011 at 10:43 AM by Nanette Hanks (nhanks@umn.edu) → Approver College Sent Back for College of Science and Engineering on 07/01/2011 at 09:43 AM by Crystal Marie Schwietz (schwi098@umn.edu) → Submit Program on 08/30/2011 at 03:53 PM by Mary Elizabeth Freppert (freppert@umn.edu) → Degree-Granting College (Pending) for College of Liberal Arts
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Approval Level: Approver College Action: Sent Back College: College of Science and Engineering Approver: Crystal Marie Schwietz Date Submitted: 07/01/2011 at 09:43 AM I believe we are still listing GPA requirements in this system as "No GPA requirement" so that we can be consistent across departments. Please take off the GPA requirement.
General Information Hide Section
Institution:	University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMNTC)	<no change>
Campus:	Twin Cities (UMNTC)	<no change>
Career:	Undergraduate (UGRD)	<no change>
Program type:	Baccalaureate	<no change>
Program title (short):	Computer Science B.A.	<no change>
Program title (long):	Computer Science B.A.	<no change>
Program short description:	Compt Sci	<no change>
Additional terms:	• This program is 8 semesters (4 years) long. • This program does not need any summer terms.	<no change>
Stakeholder college(s):	• Liberal Arts, College of • Science and Engineering, Coll	<no change>
Degree-granting college(s):	• Liberal Arts, College of	<no change>
Approver college(s):	• Liberal Arts, College of • Science and Engineering, Coll	<no change>
Administrative college(s):	• Liberal Arts, College of	<no change>
Budgetary college(s):	• 'Liberal Arts, College of'=100	<no change>
Acad plan code(s):	• 'Liberal Arts, College of'=019620217	<no change>
Department(s):	• Computer Science and Engineering	<no change>
First term admitting students:	Spring 1900	<no change>
Effective date:	2010-09-07 (Fall 2010)	2011-09-06 (Fall 2011)
Degree:	Bachelor of Arts (B A)	<no change>
Catalog description:	Computer science concerns the study of the hardware, software, and theoretical aspects of high-speed computing devices and the application of these devices to a broad spectrum of scientific, technological, and business problems. The curriculum gives students a basic understanding of computer science. After completing a required set of fundamental courses, students can arrange their subsequent work around one of several emphases within computer science. The program prepares student for a variety of industrial, governmental, and business positions involving the use of computers or for graduate work in the field.	<no change>
RIASEC codes:	1. IRE	<no change>
Field of study:	Math, Engineering, and Science (MTH/ENG/SC)	<no change>
Program contact(s):	U of M internet ID: papan001 Program contact's full name: N P Papanikolopoulos E-mail address: papan001@umn.edu Telephone number: 612/625-0163 Campus mailing address: Computer Science/Engineering Room 4-192 KHKH 0571A 200 Union St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455	U of M internet ID: barry Program contact's full name: Phillip J Barry E-mail address: barry@umn.edu Telephone number: 612/624-8311 Campus mailing address: Computer Science/Engineering Room 4-192 KHKH 0571A 200 Union St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Brief summary or overview of reason for proposed new program or rationale for changes:	Submitting for Fall 2010. No program changes.	Revised Requirements per Department Faculty Approval, consistent with recent changes made to the Computer Science B.S. program.
Program Delivery:	Classroom (majority of program is face-to-face)	<no change>
Mission, Priorities and Interrelatedness:	This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field.	<no change>
Need and Demand:	This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field.	<no change>
Comparative Advantage:	This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field.	<no change>
Efficiency, Effectiveness, and use of Resources:	This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field.	<no change>
Program Quality and Diversity Goals:	This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field.	<no change>
Program Development:	This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field.	<no change>
Admission Requirements Hide Section
Preferred freshman writing course(s):		<no change>
Minimum courses or credits to be completed before admission:	6 Courses	5 Courses
Are any students usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major?:	Yes, Both Freshmen and Transfer students	<no change>
Is there a preferred minimum G.P.A. above 2.0 for students already admitted to the college(s) and now seeking entry to the major?:	Preferred G.P.A.: 2.4	<no change>
Preferred minimum G.P.A. for college-admitted students from another U of M college (I.U.T.s):	Preferred G.P.A.: 2.4	<no change>
Preferred minimum G.P.A. for college-admitted students transferring from outside the University:	No G.P.A. Requirement above 2.0.	Preferred G.P.A.: 2.4
Explanation of G.P.A. above 2.0 requirements:	Competitive program with limited resources.	<no change>
Required Course(s):	Mathematics and Computer Science Take CSCI 1901 - Structure of Computer Programming I CSCI 1902 - Structure of Computer Programming II CSCI 2011 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science Calculus Sequence Calculus I Take MATH 1271 - Calculus I or MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I or MATH 1571H - Honors Calculus I Calculus II Take MATH 1272 - Calculus II or MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II or MATH 1572H - Honors Calculus II Calculus III Take MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or MATH 2373 - CSE Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or MATH 2573H - Honors Calculus III	Mathematics and Computer Science Take CSCI 1901 - Structure of Computer Programming I CSCI 1902 - Structure of Computer Programming II CSCI 2011 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science Calculus Sequence Calculus I Take MATH 1271 - Calculus I or MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I or MATH 1571H - Honors Calculus I Calculus II Take MATH 1272 - Calculus II or MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II or MATH 1572H - Honors Calculus II
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Program Requirements Hide Section
Program length in credits:	120 to 120 credits	<no change>
Major length in credits:	41 to 41 credits	44 to 44 credits
Number of semesters of a second language that are required:	4 semester(s)	<no change>
Specific language(s) required:	Any Second Language	<no change>
Required Course(s):	Major Courses The computer science senior project can be fulfilled by completing CSCI 3081W. Take CSCI 2021 - Machine Architecture and Organization CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development CSCI 4011 - Formal Languages and Automata Theory CSCI 4041 - Algorithms and Data Structures CSCI 4061 - Introduction to Operating Systems STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Electives No more than three credits from CSCI 4970 or 59xx courses can be used to fulfill the elective requirement of nine credits. Take 9 or more credits(s) from the following: ? CSCI 4xxx ? CSCI 5xxx	Major Courses The computer science senior project can be fulfilled by completing CSCI 3081W. Take CSCI 2021 - Machine Architecture and Organization CSCI 2033 - Elementary Computational Linear Algebra CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development CSCI 4041 - Algorithms and Data Structures CSCI 4061 - Introduction to Operating Systems STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Electives No more than three credits from CSci 4970 or 59xx courses can be used to fulfill the elective requirement of twelve credits. Take 12 or more credits(s) from the following: ? CSCI 4xxx ? CSCI 5xxx ? CSCI 4011 - Formal Languages and Automata Theory
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Sub-plans Hide Section
Sub-plan requirement for this program:	No	<no change>
Honors UHP
Title (long):	Honors UHP	<no change>
Title (short):	Honors UHP	<no change>
Sub-plan type:	Honors Sub-plan	<no change>
Type of sub-plan:	Honors	<no change>
Sub-plan code:	HONORSUHP	<no change>
Sub-plan description:	Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements. Current departmental honors course offerings are listed at: http://www.honors.umn.edu/academics/curriculum/dept_courses_current.html Honors students complete an honors thesis project in the final year, most often in conjunction with an honors thesis course, or with an honors directed studies or honors directed research course. Students select honors courses and plan for a thesis project in consultation with their UHP adviser and their departmental faculty adviser.	<no change>
Degree requirements:		<no change>
Required Course(s):
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Computer Science B.A.

Computer Science and Engineering
College of Liberal Arts

• Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2010
• Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
• Required credits within the major: 41
Degree: • Bachelor of Arts

Computer science concerns the study of the hardware, software, and theoretical aspects of high-speed computing devices and the application of these devices to a broad spectrum of scientific, technological, and business problems. The curriculum gives students a basic understanding of computer science. After completing a required set of fundamental courses, students can arrange their subsequent work around one of several emphases within computer science. The program prepares student for a variety of industrial, governmental, and business positions involving the use of computers or for graduate work in the field.

Admission Requirements

Students must complete 6 Courses before admission to the program. Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.

A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.4 already admitted to the degree-granting college
2.4 transferring from another University of Minnesota college

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.

Mathematics and Computer Science
   CSCI 1901 - Structure of Computer Programming I (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 1902 - Structure of Computer Programming II (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 2011 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science (4.0 cr)
     MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1571H - Honors Calculus I (4.0 cr)
     MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1572H - Honors Calculus II (4.0 cr)
    MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
    or MATH 2373 - CSE Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
    or MATH 2573H - Honors Calculus III (4.0 cr)

General Requirements

All students are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the liberal education requirements.

Program Requirements

Students are required to take 4 semester(s) of any second language.

Major Courses
The computer science senior project can be fulfilled by completing CSCI 3081W.
   CSCI 2021 - Machine Architecture and Organization (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development, WI (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 4011 - Formal Languages and Automata Theory (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 4041 - Algorithms and Data Structures (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 4061 - Introduction to Operating Systems (4.0 cr)
   STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3.0 cr)

Electives
No more than three credits from CSCI 4970 or 59xx courses can be used to fulfill the elective requirement of nine credits.
Take 9 or more credits(s) from the following:
   ? CSCI 4xxx
   ? CSCI 5xxx

Program Sub-plans

A sub-plan is not required for this program.

Honors UHP

Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.

Current departmental honors course offerings are listed at: http://www.honors.umn.edu/academics/curriculum/dept_courses_current.html

Honors students complete an honors thesis project in the final year, most often in conjunction with an honors thesis course, or with an honors directed studies or honors directed research course. Students select honors courses and plan for a thesis project in consultation with their UHP adviser and their departmental faculty adviser.

Computer Science B.A.

Computer Science and Engineering
College of Liberal Arts

• Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2011
• Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
• Required credits within the major: 44
Degree: • Bachelor of Arts

Admission Requirements

Students must complete 5 Courses before admission to the program. Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.

Mathematics and Computer Science
   CSCI 1901 - Structure of Computer Programming I (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 1902 - Structure of Computer Programming II (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 2011 - Discrete Structures of Computer Science (4.0 cr)
     MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1571H - Honors Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
     MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II (4.0 cr)
     or MATH 1572H - Honors Calculus II (4.0 cr)

General Requirements

Program Requirements

Students are required to take 4 semester(s) of any second language.

Major Courses
The computer science senior project can be fulfilled by completing CSCI 3081W.
   CSCI 2021 - Machine Architecture and Organization (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 2033 - Elementary Computational Linear Algebra (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 3081W - Program Design and Development, WI (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 4041 - Algorithms and Data Structures (4.0 cr)
   CSCI 4061 - Introduction to Operating Systems (4.0 cr)
   STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3.0 cr)

Electives
No more than three credits from CSci 4970 or 59xx courses can be used to fulfill the elective requirement of twelve credits.
Take 12 or more credits(s) from the following:
   ? CSCI 4xxx
   ? CSCI 5xxx
   ? CSCI 4011 - Formal Languages and Automata Theory (4.0 cr)

Program Sub-plans

A sub-plan is not required for this program.

Honors UHP

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