B.S. in Computer Science
Academic Advisor: https://computing.njit.edu/advising
(120 credits minimum)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| CS 100 | Roadmap to Computing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111A | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 113 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| PHYS 121 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 121A | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Term Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| CS 114 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS/IS/IT Elective 200 or above 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 333 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 241 | Foundations of Computer Science I | 3 |
| CS 280 | Programming Language Concepts | 3 |
| IS 350 | Computers, Society and Ethics | 3 |
| COM 312 or COM 313 | Oral Presentations or Technical Writing | 3 |
| MATH 337 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| YWCC 207 | Computing & Effective Com | 1 |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| CS 288 | Intensive Programming in Linux | 3 |
| CS 332 | Principles of Operating Systems | 3 |
| Social Sciences GER | 3 | |
| CS 301 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| CS 356 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 331 | Database System Design & Mgmt | 3 |
| YWCC 307 | Professional Dev in Computing | 1 |
| CS Elective 300 or above | 3 | |
| CS 341 | Foundations of Computer Science II | 3 |
| CS 350 | Intro to Computer Systems | 3 |
| CS 351 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| Term Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| CS 435 | Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design | 3 |
| CS 490 | Guided Design in Software Engineering | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| CS Elective 300 or above | 3 | |
| CS Elective 300 or above | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| CS 491 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| CS Elective 300 or above | 3 | |
| General Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CS/IS/IT Elective 200 or above 1 | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
CS/IS/IT Elective: Two 3-credit CS/IS/IT electives (200-level or above).
- 2
A general elective is any 3 credit course except a course that is already required for your program or any course covering prerequisite material for first semester courses in your program.
- 3
The following cannot count as elective courses:
ENGL 099 Reading, Writing, Language
PHYS 102 General Physics I
MATH 105 Elementary Probability and Statistics
MATH 107 University Mathematics A
MATH 244 Introduction to Probability Theory
MATH 226 Discrete Analysis
MATH 326 Discrete Analysis for Computer Engineers
MATH 341 Statistical Methods II
DS 340 Fundamentals and Principles of Data Science
IS 331 Database Design Management and Applications
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CS/IS/IT 485 special topic courses: Students can only use up to 6 credits from CS/IS/IT 485 with at most 3 credits of IS/IT 485 as electives towards graduation.
Minimum Grades
Prerequisite grade requirement for Computer Science majors:
Students are expected to earn a grade of B or better in CS 100. Students are expected to earn a grade of C or better in all CS courses that serve as prerequisites in a sequence of courses
Co-op
A GPA of 2.7 is required to enroll in co-op. Students may use up to 6 credits of co-op toward their general elective requirements.
See the General Education Requirements “Refer to the General Education Requirements for specific information for GER courses"
This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register. A full-time credit load is 12 credits. First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.
