Computer and Information Science


Advice to Undergraduates

Note that the requirements for the CIS major changed as of January, 2008. For a single statement about the changes to the CIS major, see this page: New Majors & Changes in Requirements

Advice to Undergraduates, 2008
This contains the NEW requirements for the BS in CIS and the new majors that begin in September, 2008.
For specific information about the new programs, see this page: New Majors & Changes in Requirements

Supplement: Undergraduate Courses Listed with Course Descriptions

Advice to Undergraduates, 2007
This contains the OLD requirements, prior to January, 2008.

Prerequisite Diagrams (New!)

Course Prerequisites: BS in Computer and Information Science

Course Prerequisites: BS in Multimedia Computing

Course Prerequisites: BS in Information Systems

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Advice for Computer Science College Students
an article by Joel Spolsky

Guide for International Students
an on-line tutorial for prospective international students





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