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Computer Science

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A
COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR?


UW-Fond du Lac's computer science curriculum provides you with basic skills and knowledge which will help you to enroll successfully in a bachelor's degree program, to succeed in a variety of computer science professions, and to compete successfully in the evolving global environment. This curriculum includes basic skills courses leading to a fundamental understanding of the general factors which influence human and machine information and communication systems. It also helps you understand the value of scientific study of the structures of verbal, visual and quantitative information, applying computer science principles to helping people and for solving everyday problems. It is also preparation for para-professional or professional training. The course of study provides you with fundamental concepts, principles, and skills leading to a clear introductory understanding of the foundation of contemporary computer science. Computer science course work, when combined with UW-Fond du Lac's strong, liberal arts curriculum, will provide you with the essentials needed during the first two years of a computer science education for the 21st century. The computer industry is a growth industry that shows no signs of slowing down in the next decade. Computer personnel are involved in virtually every aspect of American business and industry. New jobs are created daily as advances and expansions into different markets create new jobs.

For Further Information:
• See your advisor
• Visit the College Board web site on Career planning
• Explore WISCareers on the Internet in the Student Resource Center
• Check out Transfer Information

  
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE:
 
FALL I Credits
ENG 102 Composition II 3
MAT 110 College Algebra 3
CPS 110 Intro to Computer Science   3
MS/SS/HU/FA/AP 3
NS/MS/SS/HU/FA/AP/EL 1-6
  
SPRING I
MAT 113 Trigonometry 2
CPS 217 Computer Science I 4
NS/SS/HU/FA/AP 3
MS/SS/HU/FA/AP 3
NS/MS/SS/HU/FA/AP/EL 1-6
  
FALL II
MAT 221 Calculus I 5
CPS 260/270 3
MS/SS/HU/FA/AP 3
NS/MS/SS/HU/FA/AP/EL 1-6
  
SPRING II   
MAT 222 Calculus II 5
CPS 260/270   3
MS/SS/HU/FA/AP 3
NS/MS/SS/HU/FA/AP/EL 1-6


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